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Global Healthcare Management MSc

This part-time, 100% online Global Healthcare Management MSc, awarded by Coventry University and delivered by Coventry University Online, is designed for professionals and graduates looking to advance their skills in healthcare leadership, public health, and the wider care sectors. If you’re interested in studying an online master’s degree in that explores change management, innovation and real-world global health challenges, this course could be the right fit for you. Coventry University was recently Ranked 2nd for Online Learning Resources (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025), reflecting strong student feedback on the quality of its online learning support.

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Start dates
  • May 2026
  • 6 intakes per year (Jan, March, May, July, Sep, Nov)
Study information
  • 100% online study
  • 2 years part-time
Course code
  • SHCT024P

Why choose us

Coventry University has been awarded 5 QS Stars Overall by QS Stars University Ratings for areas, including teaching, employability, global engagement and research.

Awards and rankings

Just a few of Coventry University's many accolades.

5 Stars

QS Stars
for Teaching and Employability

QS Stars University Ratings

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Top 100

in World for
‘international outlook’

THE World University Rankings 2025

The Higher Education world rankings 2025

Ranked 4th

for Overall Satisfaction

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025

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Made by professionals. For future industry leaders.

Who is this course for?

This master's is ideal for those seeking to develop or transition into leadership and management roles in healthcare, public health and the wider care sectors. If you want to enhance your understanding of how leadership, ethics, culture, and data shape decision‑making and service delivery across global health systems, this 100%-online, part-time programme could be the right fit for you.

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Our course is ideal for those who:

  • currently work within health or care systems and want to advance into leadership/management
  • aim to move into roles focused on service improvement, emergency response, or health outcomes
  • want to collaborate across professional disciplines in healthcare and public health.

Careers and opportunities

Whether you plan to step into leadership, specialise, or broaden your professional portfolio, this course could help you prepare for roles across healthcare providers, public health organisations, and broader care sectors. Potential avenues include:

Business Development Officers

Project Officers and Managers

Quality Improvement Officers and Managers

Administrative Officers

Medical Secretaries

Team Leads in social care

Research Assistants

Lecturers

Public Health Officers

The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.

Coventry University’s career and employability team can help support your search for employment in the UK or overseas by tapping our alumni network, industrial contacts, and individual advice (subject to availability).

Course overview

This 100%-online, part-time Global Healthcare Management MSc is designed to strengthen your understanding of leadership and management within healthcare, public health and the wider care sectors.

By the time you have successfully complete the course, you should have developed the ethical, agile and entrepreneurial mindset that is often needed to lead effectively across global health and care systems.

You’ll learn through international case studies and real-world examples and engage in a dynamic online environment that brings multiple perspectives together.

Why study this course

This course focuses on change management, continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare systems. You’ll explore current issues such as organisational dynamics, culture, leadership, ethics and data availability, and examine how these factors influence decision‑making, service delivery, emergency response and health outcomes.

  • Applied learning: Engage with authentic teaching materials and assessments reflecting real healthcare contexts.
  • Skills development: Build career‑ready capabilities in leadership, ethics, and evidence‑informed decision‑making.
  • Industry‑focused: Learn from an international academic team with practical experience in global healthcare management (staff subject to change).

Want to study your Global Healthcare Management MSc course on campus? Learn more about our on-campus Global Healthcare Management MSc here.

To apply to study this course 100% online, click below (UK and International students).

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Accreditation and professional recognition

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

The module Leadership within Healthcare Systems meets the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. Students who successfully pass this module will be eligible to gain the award as an additional qualification at no additional cost.

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What you will study

Global Healthcare Management MSc

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

Entry requirements

UK and International

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a clinical, health or social care discipline. We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component area. If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

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How you will learn

Study 100% online and get the same qualification, along with many of the same benefits and support as a campus student. Some of the benefits include access to highly experienced academics, career advisors, writing tutors and wellbeing services.

  • Our 100% online courses offer the same top-quality modules as on-campus.
  • Your learning activities are available on-demand through our innovative social learning platform, so that you can learn at the best time and location for you.
  • Enjoy 24/7 access to electronic resources, including thousands of books, e-journals and newspapers.
  • Receive guidance from a tutor who will lead live sessions (recorded for those unable to attend) to support and add depth to your learning.
  • The tutor will be available for further support through email and the learning platform.

Assessment

Your chosen Coventry University Online degree will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include:

reports

essays

coursework

assignments

viva

presentations

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our degrees are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Teaching contact hours

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As a part-time online student, you will study and complete assessments for one 30 credit module over 14 weeks, divided into two study blocks. A typical 30 credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study.  This is made up of:

  • guided and facilitated study hours
  • live sessions with your tutor (recorded for those unable to attend) 
  • independent study and assessment preparation.

A module’s first half will focus on studying and working through the structured teaching and learning materials on our online learning platform, with materials designed to promote an active approach to learning.

Your study will be guided with regular opportunities to engage in online discussion forums and to join (optional) live sessions with a tutor. You can expect to spend on average, 10 hours per week on discussion boards. The optional 2 hour live sessions typically take place between 9-5 GMT, and are recorded for students unable to attend. In addition, you will be expected to engage in your own self-guided study to support and provide depth to your learning.

In the second half of the module, you will be expected to review your online learning, continue your own reading and research, and work on your assessment. You should expect this to take around 20 hours per week. You will also have the opportunity to engage with live sessions with your tutor for 2 hours per week. The optional 2-hour live sessions typically take place between 9-5 GMT, and are recorded for students unable to attend.

Assessments are usually submitted in week 14 of a 30-credit module.

Fees and funding

Course fee: 25/26: £10,000 (180 credits). 26/27 (September 2026 onwards): £10,440 (180 credits).

Our tuition fees are calculated for the entire duration of the programme. You also have the option to pay fees by credit hour, rather than making a full upfront payment. A variety of payment options exist including instalments through the duration of the programme.

How to apply

To apply to study this course 100% online, click below. The application process is quick but you will need documentation including previous qualifications and experience.

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