PGDip Healthcare Leadership at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Our Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Leadership empowers current and aspiring healthcare professionals to become effective, compassionate leaders. You will explore key themes such as patient-centred care, change management, inclusive leadership, and quality improvement while developing strategic thinking and reflective practice. Whether you are a clinician, healthcare manager, or policy professional, the programme will provide you with tools to lead change, improve services, and inspire teams with confidence.

Faculty: Lancaster University Management School | Department: Executive Education | Duration: Part time 2 - 5 years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Leading Organisational Change in Healthcare, Quality Improvement and Innovation in Healthcare, Practitioner Enquiry: Exploring Opportunities for Work-based Improvement.

Career pathways

Graduates of the programme are well-positioned for a wide range of roles, including: Many students see tangible career benefits during or soon after their studies. A number of our graduates have reported promotions into leadership or management positions while still on the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: An undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification. We will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications, please contact us for information. Additional requirements: Applicants usually have at least three years of experience in a role with the scope for them to apply their learning in the workplace. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

GBP 6,620 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total programme fee Source

Duration: Part time 2 - 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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