MSc Leadership in Healthcare at University of Surrey

On our MSc Leadership in Healthcare course, you will gain the skills to become a visionary leader who can inspire others and provide high-quality, innovative healthcare around the world. Study a curriculum designed to enhance your existing skills, knowledge and understanding of leadership and management in healthcare organisations to help you tackle the needs of modern healthcare.

Department: School of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 5 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

While examining contemporary policy, practice and leadership theory, we’ll help you understand how these apply to healthcare-relevant situations. You’ll study topics, including change management, decision-making, patient safety and risk management, and service redesign. You’ll also complete a research dissertation on an area of personal interest, which we’ll match with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support. Core modules include Transforming Services for Quality, Patient Safety, Quality and Risk, Implementing Change in Practice, Leading People in Health and Social Care, Research Design and Methodology, Strategic Leadership for Healthcare, Developing Yourself Professionally & Personally, Dissertation.

Career pathways

You’ll graduate with a leadership qualification which is highly sought-after within healthcare sectors across the world. You’ll typically go on to work for the NHS, private healthcare organisations or academic institutions.

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