MSc Advanced Management (Healthcare Technologies) at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MSc Advanced Management (Healthcare Technologies) meets demand for leadership, innovation and strategic management skills in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, covering innovation pathways from discovery and research through product development and regulation to commercialisation. It is designed for professionals and aspiring leaders in health and social care, sport, life sciences and bio-engineering.

Department: School of Management | Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Strategic Analysis and Management, Navigating Innovation, Transformation and Change, Leading People and Organisations and Research in Practice (Part 1). Year 2: Applied Research and Development for Life Sciences, Bench2Build: Life Science Product Innovation, Lab2Life: Technology Readiness and Research in Practice (Part 2).

Career pathways

Graduates develop management and leadership of research, development and innovation, strategic and analytical thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset for life sciences and healthcare technology roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 (or overseas equivalent) undergraduate degree in any subject; applicants with other backgrounds and relevant sector work experience may be considered in place of the degree. A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required. Non-native English speakers need IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (exempt if the undergraduate degree was taught in English). Pre-Master's programmes are available for applicants who fall short on English only. Additional experience may be required to access Welsh Government funded bursaries on the programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,050 a year (2026/27). Part-time, first-year fee (September 2026 entry); fees for later years rise by 3%. Source

International applicants: GBP 11,950 a year (2026/27). Part-time, first-year fee (September 2026 entry); fees for later years rise by 3%. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years part-time

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