The BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management is the ideal choice for newcomers wanting to enter the field, current professionals looking to transition into their first management role, as well as developing managers seeking to build on their skills. Our course content reflects the growing demands of the health and care sector, allowing you to develop and hone real-world skills all while gaining a valuable qualification. This route opens doors to an endless range of exciting opportunities, helping you build a career that creates real and meaningful change in people’s lives.
BSc (Hons) Health & Care Management
Course Overview
In addition to being a high quality honours degree, the course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). That means that upon successful completion, you’ll receive the CMI level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, demonstrating your ability to succeed in health and social care management roles. The course is endorsed by the Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM) meaning it’s recognised for its excellence in teaching both management and health and social care skills, and can serve as a fast-track to professional development.
The academic team behind the development and delivery of the course are industry leaders with vast experience within the health and social care sector, including directors at the NHS/IHSCM and digital health tech firms, ensuring the course is directed by the needs of the industry. This also brings a wealth of professional expertise to your learning, providing you with a myriad of opportunities to develop your skills and practice. Finally, guest lecturers and live case studies from our links with the NHS, IHSCM, and Skills for Care will help you learn from real-world experiences and connect with professionals in the field.
Modules
You have 3-9 years to complete this course, meaning you can take up to 3 years to complete each level. Most of our students, however, aim to complete the course within 3-6 years.
Level 4
- Essential Skills for Health & Care Management
- Meeting the Needs of Service Users
- Planetary Health
- Health Promotion
- Supporting Dignity and Respect Through Ethical Principles and Theories
- Communication & Interprofessional Collaboration
Level 5
- Leadership Theory & Concepts for Health & Care Management
- Fundamentals of Health & Care Finance
- Public Health
- Resource Planning in Multidisciplinary Working
- Digital Health Leadership
- Evidence Based Practice
Level 6
- Global Health and Sustainability
- Health Analytics and Planning
- Total Quality Management in Health & Care
- Project Management
- Independent Study for Health and Care Management
- Coaching and Leadership
Entry requirements
What you need to study with us
Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible by ensuring that you can study your degree in a flexible and convenient way. That’s why we keep our requirements simple. All you need is a laptop or desktop PC (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good internet connection. Through ilearn, our online university campus in the cloud, you’ll be able to access your course calendar, support services, learning materials, and our online library containing thousands of ebooks, as well as tools for creating assignments, keeping notes, and collaborating with other students on your course.
Eligibility
To be eligible for our BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management course, we need to see that you have:
- Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent
- If you don’t currently hold the above qualifications, we also offer this course with an additional foundation year, which is designed for students who need extra support when starting their degree course.
In addition, an apprenticeship route: the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management (CMI) with NHS Mary Seacole Award is also available.
Do you have work experience? We’re happy to consider an application from you if you can show us that you have the motivation and relevant experience to study this health and care management degree. We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course, along with references and evidence of your previous work experience.
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no less than 5.5 in any element).
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted.
Course fees and funding
Course fee breakdown
| In Berlin campus (Germany) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fee per level: | €10,500 |
| Studying Online | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fee per level: | |
| Level 4 fee: | £5,500 |
| Level 5 fee: | £5,500 |
| Level 6 fee: | £5,500 |
Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on (i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.