Who is it for?
With its application of managerial principles to the area of healthcare, this course will be of most interest if you're interested in a management career with heart. You may be starting out in the field, or currently working in a healthcare role that you would like to advance to managerial level. Either way, you'll like to think strategically, and appreciate the fact that your organisational and communication skills will be put to use in an area that provides support for the most vulnerable members of society.
Where can it lead?
With positions on offer in both the public and private sectors, healthcare management provides a wide variety of career opportunities. If you're currently working in healthcare, in medicine, nursing, midwifery, health visiting or allied health, you'll be aware of the growing need for formal qualifications if you wish to gain promotions into leadership roles. This course shows employers that you have the skills necessary to manage healthcare services and guide them towards a successful future.
Salary?
As funding and service pressures increase, so too does the need for effective and qualified managers. Salaries are varied, but, as a guide, a graduate could expect a salary of anything up to £25,000, depending on the type of work you are undertaking. Further experience and training should lead to a rapid increase in salary.
Can I apply?
To enrol, you would generally need to hold 200 UCAS Tariff Points. However, we believe in making education accessible, and offer a wide range of eligibility options for our courses. To find out if you qualify, call and talk to one of our specialist course advisors on 0800 056 5421.
Period of study
You will study the equivalent of 18 x 20-credit modules over the course of the programme. Each module accounts for approximately 200 hours of study. You are given 8 years within which to complete the full degree.