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Master of Science Healthcare ManagementAwarded by: Northumbria University, UK

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Programme Objectives

The Master of Science Healthcare Management programme is designed to offer the opportunity for experienced practitioners and others interested in healthcare management to focus on practices, policies and drivers and their impact on the management of the healthcare sector.

The programme will support students in developing their personal and professional competencies as an existing or aspiring manager.  They will develop the capacity to initiate and sustain change and formulate balanced judgements both in their own practice and more generally within the healthcare context. They will also develop a systematic and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of healthcare management and be able to demonstrate a critical awareness of key issues. In addition, they will develop critical analysis and evaluation skills that will help them create new and innovative approaches to practice by critically reflecting on contemporary healthcare management issues.

The programme enables students to consider the implications of their learning, enquiry for policy and practice and evaluation of complex issues by providing contemporary knowledge of theory, research and professional practice related to strategic healthcare management, social marketing, leadership and collaborative working. They will be encouraged to think independently, understand and justify their own opinions, and recognise the need to challenge their thinking, and the thinking of others throughout the programme. They will also be encouraged to conceptualise, theorise and develop research, which addresses complex issues by the completion of a dissertation.

Through independent learning, they will develop the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment such as initiative, personal responsibility, problem solving, team working and planning.

Learning Outcomes

The main aims of the programme are to enable students to:

  • Conceptualise, theorise and undertake research which addresses complex issues and which advances understanding within the discipline or practice;
  • Contribute to the creation of new knowledge and /or applications to practice within their discipline through a critical understanding of the processes through which knowledge is created;
  • Formulate balanced judgements when considering incomplete or ambiguous data and can communicate these judgements clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Why Northumbria University

Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence.  By putting students at the heart of an outstanding experience, and with world leading research and award-winning partnerships, Northumbria is a new kind of excellent university.

Northumbria works with major global employers, including Nike, IBM, Nissan, Procter & Gamble, the BBC, and the NHS, while more than 560 employers and 60 professional bodies sponsor or accredit the University’s programmes. Innovative and entrepreneurial, we are also ranked fourth in the UK for graduate business start-ups.

Northumbria University works with prestigious Institutions of Higher Education throughout the world, including MDIS. Together we offer an exciting portfolio of programmes that will develop international citizens who are equipped to work in a global marketplace. Northumbria University and MDIS have a successful working relationship for a number of years, starting initially with just one programme BSc (Honours) Biotechnology but has grown to now offering a number of undergraduate and post graduate programmes across a range of subject areas.

Career Opportunities

Areas for career opportunities based on previous students experiences include:

  • Corporate  Planning and Development
  • Materials and Operations Management
  • Patient Care and Nursing Administration
  • Human Resources and Medical Staff Relations
  • Government and Public Relations
  • Marketing
     

Strategic Management of Healthcare

Leadership and Collaborative Working in Public Health and Healthcare

Managing Health Improvement Through Social Marketing

Developing Management and Leadership Competencies in Healthcare

Research: Approaches, Methods and Skills

Dissertation Project

 

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers.

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 months  TBA  TBA

 

Part-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
18 months  Feb 2023  Aug 2024

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)
Full-time S$24,840.00 S$700.00 - S$1,468.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$162.00

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.

# Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. 
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 21 and above and meet at least one of the following entrance requirements:

An undergraduate degree with a minimum award of a lower second (2ii) class qualificaion or its equivalent in a relevant subject and senior work experience in healthcare practice or evidence of commitment working in Health Management

OR

Mature candidates 30 years old and above with 8 years of working experience in healthcare management role

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

 

English Language Requirements

IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 6.0)

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pass MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Equivalent

 

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

 

Study Loans

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 TCC Limited  +65 - 6319 3700   http://www.tcc.org.sg
 DBS Bank  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 629 2265  http://www.maybank2u.com.sg

 

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 Standard Chartered Bank  1800 747 7000  http://www.standardchartered.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 968 2265  http://www.maybank.com.sg
 UOB  1800 226 6121  http://www.uob.com.sg
 OCBC  1800 363 3333  http://www.ocbc.com.sg
 DBS  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com
 POSB  1800 339 6666  http://www.posb.com.sg
 AMEX (Only 24 Months)  -   https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 Months  TBA  TBA

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)
Full-time S$28,944.00 S$600.00-S$2,345.00

Application fees: S$486.00

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.

# Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. 
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 21 and above and meet at least one of the following entrance requirements:

An undergraduate degree with a minimum award of a lower second (2ii) class qualificaion or its equivalent in a relevant subject and senior work experience in healthcare practice or evidence of commitment working in Health Management

OR

Mature candidates 30 years old and above with 8 years of working experience in healthcare management role

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

 

English Language Requirements

IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 6.0)

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pass MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Equivalent

 

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detailed information.

For any programme enquiries, contact Mr Ruben Dsilva:
Mobile/WhatsApp: 8289 2556 | Email: ruben_dsilva@mdis.edu.sg

Quick Information

Duration of Course
Full-time: 12 Months,
Part-time: 18 months 

Award
MASTERS 

Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme
TBA

Part-time Programme
Feb 2023

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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