MSc Health Services Management at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A programme delivered with the Adam Smith Business School that trains students to manage and lead health services safely and effectively. It covers evidence-based practice, leadership, strategic change, human resource management and research approaches in health care.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory semester 1 courses: Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management; Introduction to Management and Leadership in Health Services; Managing Strategic Change; Research Approaches in Health Care. Optional courses include Global Health Challenges, Understanding Health Policy and Leadership in Contemporary Health Care. The MSc adds a 60-credit research project.

Career pathways

Graduates have moved into roles such as practice manager, clinical governance facilitator, laboratory project services manager, hospital managing director and policy adviser in public, private and not-for-profit health settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, other Allied Health professions or Health Sciences including Health Service Management, plus at least 6 months of post-graduation relevant work experience; applicants with other degree backgrounds may be accepted with significant relevant experience. A CV detailing relevant work experience is required. English language (international applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (other accepted tests include TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic test centre, Cambridge C1/C2; tests must be within 2 years 5 months of start and a single test must meet the requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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