A fast-track online Master's programme for health and social care professionals — complete a single research module and convert your prior postgraduate study into a full MSc qualification.
Online
Study mode
Part-time
Duration
Postgraduate Master's
Level
60 (Top-Up)
Credits
Why this programme
Designed for health and care professionals with prior postgraduate study, this programme recognises your existing academic achievement and converts it into a full master's qualification through a single research module.
Prior postgraduate study in health and care management is recognised through credit exemption, leaving only one 60-credit Research Project module to complete the full MSc award.
Students working in health and care are encouraged to focus their research on a genuine issue from their own workplace — producing findings of immediate professional relevance.
The Research Project deepens skills in research methodology, critical analysis, and data interpretation — laying the foundation for publication of research or progression to doctoral study.
UK Student Loan may cover your fees
Government Postgraduate Master's Loan up to £12,858. To qualify you must hold one of the following:
Who it's for
This programme is designed for health and social care professionals who have completed postgraduate-level study and are ready to convert that learning into a full master's degree.
Health and care professionals with a postgraduate diploma — convert prior learning into a full MSc award through a single research module
NHS and independent sector managers — gain the academic credential needed to access senior management and leadership roles
Clinical and service development professionals — formalise expertise and strengthen your profile for promotion and career advancement
Health policy and commissioning professionals — develop advanced research, analysis, and strategic leadership skills
Professionals with workplace research interests — focus your research project on a genuine issue from your own organisation
Professionals considering doctoral study — build the research methodology foundations for progression to PhD study
Curriculum
The programme consists of a single module — the Research Project — in which you investigate a current issue in health and social care relevant to your professional context.
Outcomes
Research methodology and study design
Critical analysis of evidence, policy, and practice
Problem analysis and diagnosis
Project proposal and implementation planning
Risk management and ethics in health research
Strategic healthcare leadership
Digital and analytical skills for health research
Data interpretation and decision-making
Career outcomes
Holding a full master's qualification alongside extensive sector experience significantly strengthens your profile for promotion and senior leadership roles across health and social care.
Join health and care professionals advancing their careers with a fast-track MSc Health and Care Management (Top-Up).
Programme details
Degree
MSc Health and Care Management (Top-Up)
Study Mode
Online
Duration
Part-time
Credits
60 (Top-Up)
Requirements
This programme is exclusively available to professionals with prior postgraduate study in health and care management or a closely related field.
A postgraduate diploma or equivalent level of prior postgraduate study in health and care management or a closely related field, at an appropriate academic level for credit recognition
Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis — contact the admissions team to discuss your specific qualifications and circumstances
IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) or TOEFL iBT 90, or evidence of prior study in English
Application process
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We confirm your eligibility, check your prior qualifications, and answer any questions.
Get your official offer letter and enrol on the next available intake date.
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