Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-10-01 | - |
2026-02-01 | - |
2026-04-01 | - |
2026-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
Health Services Management MSc
Overview
The Health Services Management MSc is designed for individuals aspiring to become influential managers and leaders within the health and social care sector. It is tailored for experienced professionals currently working in health or social care who are seeking career progression into management roles, as well as for those with a strong interest in entering this essential and evolving sector.
Study Options
- Full-Time, Part-Time (MSc) at Queen’s Park, Chester
- Full-Time with Project/Placement Year (MSc) at Queen’s Park, Chester
Level and Duration
- Postgraduate
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- 2 years (with Project/Placement Year)
Location
- Queen’s Park, Chester
Fees
- UK fees: £8,775 for a full-time course (2025/26)
- International fees: £15,000 (2025/26)
- UK fees (with Project/Placement Year): £11,525 for the full course (2025/26)
- International fees (with Project/Placement Year): £17,750 for the full course (2025/26)
Course Summary
The course combines insights into both public and private healthcare services with contemporary management theory. Emphasis is placed on strategic decision-making, effective leadership in diverse organisational contexts, and the implementation of innovative and ethical approaches to service delivery.
Why You'll Love It
- Connect with healthcare leaders and professionals
- Your voice matters
- Experience learning that's practical and thought-provoking
What You'll Study
- Year 1
- Placement/Project Year
The curriculum is designed to equip you with advanced management capabilities, fostering the skills needed to address the complexities of modern healthcare systems.
Modules
- Commissioning and Financing Health Services (40 Credits) Core
- Ethical Leadership and Governance in Health Systems (40 Credits) Core
- Innovation in Health and Social Care (20 Credits) Core
- Management Research Methods (20 Credits) Core
- Management Research Project (60 Credits) Option
- New Business Development Proposal (60 Credits) Option
- Case Study In Context (60 Credits) Option
- Professional Placement
- Professional Project
Who You’ll Learn From
- Dr Robert Walford
- Karen Cregan
- Andrew Firr
- Joseph Mcardle
- Athalia Dangerfield
- Ying Zhao
- Vina Mistry
- Temitope Bello
How You'll Learn
- This course is taught using multiple approaches to learning
- Assessment is by a variety of methods
- This course is designed around in-person study
- There may be some online learning activities
Entry Requirements
- Home Students: An honours degree in a complementary area, usually 2:2 or above, and/or suitable work experience
- International/EU Students: An honours degree in a complementary area, usually 2:2 or above, and/or suitable work experience
- English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each band or equivalent
Where You'll Study
- Queen's Park, Chester
- Home of Chester Business School
- A corporate learning hub
- Get supported
- Modern learning, historic city
- Close to the city
- Get connected
Fees and Funding
- Home Students: £8,775 for a full-time course (2025/26)
- International Students: £15,000 (2025/26)
- Additional Costs: Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software
- Bursaries: The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships
Your Future Career
- Job Prospects: The course is aimed at Health Professionals working in the sector who are looking to develop wider management skills to help with their career development
- Careers Service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences
- Related Courses: Management MSc, Master of Business Administration MBA
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