
In the ever-challenging field of healthcare, this advanced programme gives you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and make the move into leadership.
The Healthcare Management (Hons) programme at the University of Essex Online ensures you gain an understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare professionals, whilst also gaining management skills that will equip you to progress your career to the next level.
Throughout the course you will explore the societal responsibility, policies and sustainability in both health and healthcare management.
Finally, in your healthcare management dissertation you will have the opportunity to design, develop and prepare a research project on a health-related topic that is of interest to you.
With the Healthcare Management degree, you’ll be able to progress in a broad range of healthcare and associated management environments.
You may want to consider careers in public, private or community healthcare services globally; or you could build your career in a variety of management contexts such as hospital, project or programme management.
The skills and knowledge obtained from studying this programme are also highly sought after by employers from a wide range of careers in business and health.
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Courses included:
You need the following IELTS score:
Minimum required score:
The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
At least 3 year(s) of work experience are required.
Relevant work experience
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
Check the programme website for information about funding options.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.