MSc Leading Transformation in Health and Social Care at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

The MSc Leading Transformation in Health and Social Care course was developed in response to an NHS skills-shortage and is designed for healthcare professionals looking for their next career step or those looking for a change in career direction. There is an increase in demand for high quality strategic service planning skills across the health and social care systems. As the population is growing and aging, there is a strain on our existing services and greater emphasis is being placed on planning, estates, workforce, finances and use of technologies.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health | Duration: 32 months part-time (online learning) | Study mode: part-time (online learning) | Intake: January | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study current policy, the integration agenda, data analytics in relation to service delivery, theories and principles of leadership and how to plan, implement and evaluate change within an organisation. You will learn how to source and critically assess a range of financial information and adopt techniques to support analysis and decision-making. You will develop an understanding of the processes involved in planning and implementing building and estate projects in the health and social care sectors and the management of facilities.

Career pathways

This course has been designed in collaboration with employers to ensure that the course is kept up-to-date and in line with current practice and the demands of the workplace.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in relevant subject Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,010 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, part time online, over 3 years; per-year: Year 1 £3010, Year 2 £2920, Year 3 £2920 Source

International applicants: GBP 4,660 a year (2026/2027). International students, part time online, over 3 years; per-year: Year 1 £4660, Year 2 £4530, Year 3 £4530 Source

Intake: January

Duration: 32 months part-time (online learning)

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/pgcert-pgdip-msc-leading-transformation-in-health-and-social-care#apply

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