Healthcare Management University of York

Overview

The Healthcare Management programme at the University of York provides a comprehensive foundation for professionals aiming to lead within the complex global health sector. This degree integrates core business principles with specific healthcare strategies to address the unique challenges of modern medical environments. Students are encouraged to apply their professional experiences directly to their academic studies.

Why Healthcare Management at the University of York?

Studying at this institution offers access to a world-class Russell Group member, currently ranked 20th in the UK according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. The curriculum is deeply informed by the university's primary research themes, including globalisation, ethics, and the digital revolution in information technology. This ensures that students receive an education that is both academically rigorous and aligned with the evolving needs of the international healthcare workplace.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 13680 per full
• National fee: GBP 13680 per full

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Syllabus

The curriculum combines leadership essentials with specialised modules focused on the healthcare sector. Modules may include:

• Healthcare Policy
• Health Economics for Healthcare Managers
• Improving Quality in Healthcare
• Organisational Change
• Managing and Organising in Healthcare
• Financial Resources & Risk
• Marketing and Society
• Strategy in Practice
• Business Consultancy

Careers with Healthcare Management

Graduates are prepared for senior leadership roles across various sectors of the health industry. The programme develops the competencies required to excel as a healthcare manager, hospital administrator, or healthcare consultant. Other potential career paths include roles as pharmaceutical project managers, clinical managers, and medical or administrative directors. The focus on both management and policy also equips students for positions in health information management and marketing within global healthcare organisations.