MSc Health Services Management at University of Chester

Demand for health services continues to be strong internationally – across public, private and not-for-profit sectors. This course 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise  |  Department: Chester Business School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (Full-Time, Part-Time); 2 years (Full-Time with Project/Placement Year)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, placement year option  |  Intake: October 2026, January 2027, May 2027, October 2027, January 2028, May 2028  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The curriculum is designed to equip you with advanced management capabilities, fostering the skills needed to address the complexities of modern healthcare systems. Through your modules, you will explore strategic commissioning, health service financing, ethical leadership, innovation in healthcare, and governance in global health systems. Core modules include Commissioning and Financing Health Services, Ethical Leadership and Governance in Health Systems, Innovation in Health and Social Care, Management Research Methods.

Career pathways

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. The course aims to develop appropriate skills which will enable graduating students to fast-track their career in the sector.

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