MSc Healthcare Leadership (Online)

All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us now via LiveChat.

Applicants should possess either: 

• A minimum of a 2:1 class degree in any subject area, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree; or 
• Professional work experience in other settings and/or other prior qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5.

This programme consists of the following modules. You are required to complete 180 credits to achieve a full Master of Science (MSc), 120 credits to achieve the postgraduate diploma (PGDip), 60 credits to achieve the postgraduate certificate (PGCert) and 30 credits to achieve the postgraduate award (PGAward).

Understanding Leadership (15 credits)

Leading Strategic Management and Implementation of Healthcare Services (15 credits)

Leading Complex Change in Healthcare Settings (15 credits)

Leading People and Teams in Healthcare Organisations (15 credits)

Leading Innovation in Healthcare (15 credits)

Quality Management and Safety in Driving Safe Healthcare (15 credits)

Healthcare Finance (15 credits)

Research Methods (15 credits)

Work-Based Project OR Dissertation (60 credits)

Fees for the academic year 2023/24

MSc: £16,065
PGDip: £10,710
PGCert: £5,355
PGAward: £2,677.50

These fees* are fully inclusive of all costs, including all teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits.

Executive Scholarship

An Executive Scholarship of 20%** is available for applicants working in a healthcare-related setting or organisation for our remaining intakes in the 2023/24 academic year for the MSc award. This reduces the total fees from £16.065 to £12,852

Other scholarships and discounts

You may also be able to benefit from the following scholarships and discounts:

• Regional Scholarships of up to 15%. 

• Simple monthly payment plan provided to spread the cost over the duration of study 

Upcoming starts:16 Jan 2024, 21 May 2024 and 8 October 2024

Graduates will possess the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in a range of managerial and senior roles within healthcare organisations, healthcare governing bodies, and community healthcare organisations, as well as related sectors such as financial and consulting. These could include positions in clinical leadership, marketing, finance, strategy, international development, research, and human resources.  

Additionally, you will gain the leadership skills required to be an effective leader, as well as professional skills, such as teamwork, critical thinking and research, which will generally enhance your CV and improve your career prospects.  

The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. We are recognised as one of Europe’s leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. All our programmes are designed for online delivery, and our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world.