Program Overview

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Master of Business Administration: Healthcare Management MBA

About

Advance your career and create change with our practical Healthcare Management MBA. If you’re an early to mid-career professional, our Healthcare Management MBA will:

• accelerate your development
• prepare you for international and senior roles.

You will cover topics like:

• issues within healthcare
• healthcare policy and strategy
• creating change.

Expert Teaching and Support

Our lecturers are research-active industry professionals. And because classes are small, you’ll get extra care and attention.

We’re:

• 1st in London for ‘Academic Support’ (National Student Survey (NSS), 2024).
• Top 5 in the UK for 'Teaching Quality' (The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).

Find out how our Student Success Team ensures you reach your goals while prioritising your wellbeing.

Navigate Real-World Problems

You will complete a professional consulting project where you can solve problems that companies face in the real world.

Make London Your Classroom

Our campus is located in the green and picturesque London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, with access to the capital as an international hub for business.

We also have connections with large companies and small businesses in the local area.

Build a Valuable Network

Your peers are experienced professionals from around the world. Throughout your Healthcare Management course, you’ll build a diverse and durable network.

Specialist Pathways

We also offer a general management MBA and two specialist MBAs, all of which draw on St Mary’s University’s strengths:

• MBA Digital Strategy
• MBA Project and Programme Management.

Please note: this course is subject to validation.

Course Content

Modules

These modules are the modules that were available to students in the 2024/25 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2025/26.

Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.

• Responsible and ethical leadership Core
• International strategy Core
• Digital marketing strategy Core
• Financial management and accounting for decision makers Core
• Global people management Core
• Healthcare policy and strategy Core
• Leading Change in Healthcare Core
• Strategic project Core

Entry Requirements

• 2:2
• Previous degree

Additional Requirement Information

Candidates must satisfy the general admission requirements of St Mary’s University as outlined in the Admissions Policy.

Applicants are expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) in any subject. Candidates with significant management experience may be admitted to the programme without a degree or degree equivalent qualifications if they can demonstrate their potential to meet the learning requirements of the programme.

All offers are made subject to two satisfactory reference letters.

International Requirements

International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section.

We now accept IELTS Indicator test results as proof of your English language level.

Fees & Funding

September 2025

• Home: £16,770
• International: £20,400

January 2026

• Home: £16,770
• International: £20,400

Funding Information

St Mary’s MBA Scholarship

This scholarship gives students a £2,500 tuition fee discount in their first year of MBA. It is automatically applied to all offer-holders of the academic year 2024/25 for the full-time one-year course paying the international fees.

Applicants do not need to make a separate scholarship application and will receive a scholarship offer letter within six weeks of receiving their offer of study. Student cannot combine this award with another scholarship at the University.

Additional Costs

Please note: Tuition fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.

Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme. Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.

For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.

Alumni Discount

A 20% tuition fee discount is available for our alumni (undergraduate and PGCE) planning to study this Master's degree. Those studying for a PGDip of PG Cert are not eligible for the discount.

Funding

Except for any iQTS courses, you can check on the UK government website to see if you may be eligible for a loan of up to £12,167 to help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate programme.

Home and international students for non-iQTS courses may also be eligible for external sources of funding. International students should check their eligibility for our International Scholarship.

For more information, please look at our postgraduate funding page.

How the Degree is Taught

Assessment Methods

The assessment strategy leads to a holistic demonstration of your knowledge and understanding. All core elements of a module are assessed. You will complete summative and formative assessments. There is a variety of assessment types that reflect the demands and requirements of modern businesses. You'll have an element of choice so that you can demonstrate your interests and maximum potential.

Career Opportunities

With our Healthcare Management MBA, you will develop essential transferrable skills, such as leadership, communication, and creative problem-solving.

Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Master of Business Administration: Healthcare Management MBA include:

• health care manager
• clinical manager
• health care consultant
• medical director
• hospital administrator
• pharmaceutical project manager
• policy analyst or researcher
• health services managers and administrators
• medical entrepreneurship