Overview

The MSc Healthcare Leadership at the University of Liverpool Online is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to advance into management and leadership roles. This part-time online programme combines healthcare management principles with leadership theory and practice, addressing the unique challenges of healthcare delivery. Students explore topics including healthcare policy, quality and safety management, financial management in healthcare, and leading organisational change. The curriculum emphasises evidence-based practice and incorporates global perspectives on healthcare systems and challenges. Through collaborative online learning, students engage with international peers from diverse healthcare backgrounds and learn from faculty with extensive experience in healthcare leadership and management.

Career

Graduates of the MSc Healthcare Leadership programme are prepared for senior management roles such as department head, healthcare administrator, quality improvement director, and healthcare consultant. The programme develops the strategic thinking and leadership capabilities essential for driving improvements in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Accreditation

The Management School holds the gold standard triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Leadership
Leading Strategic Management and Implementation of Healthcare Services
Leading Complex Change in Healthcare Settings
Leading People and Teams in Healthcare Organisations
Leading Innovation in Healthcare
Quality Management and Safety in Driving Safe Healthcare
Healthcare Finance

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00

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The deadline for completed applications is usually one to two weeks before the start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Abbey Wood, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Administration Health Sciences Leadership View 277 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 class degree in any subject area, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree; or
Professional work experience in other settings and/or other prior qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5.
School or college transcripts/certificates
University transcripts and certified translations if applicable
Degree certificates
Personal statement
An up-to-date CV

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8678 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8678 GBP / year

≈ 8678 GBP / year

Additional Details

MSc: £17,357
PGDip: £11,572
PGCert: £5,786
PGAward: £2,893

Funding

An Executive Scholarship of 15% is available for our May and July 2026 intakes for the full master’s programme only.
A UK Scholarship of 20% is available for students residing in the United Kingdom, who enrol on the May and July 2026 intakes of our full master’s awards.
Regional Scholarships of up to 20% available, for those in specific regions outside the United Kingdom.
10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
5% discount for up-front full tuition fee payment.

A separate application form is not required for a scholarship, as it will be applied once you have received your official offer letter. Please note, scholarships cannot be combined but can be used alongside our Up-front Payment Discount.

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