PG Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with MBA
We are living in an era wherein community well-being and patient-centred care have become more important than ever. By choosing to go ahead with our programme in health & social care management, you will become a key player in shaping impactful services that enhance the lives of people looking for personalised care. From hospitals to NGOs to private care facilities, the demand for competent leaders in this sector has never been higher.
According to Glassdoor, healthcare jobs are expected to surge faster than any other sector through 2026. The industry is on track to generate more than 1.1 million new jobs by 2026, spurred in part by demand for nurses. This is your moment to be a part of a sector that not only promises job security but also the satisfaction of making a real difference.
What will you learn?
- Shape impactful services that enhance the lives of people looking for personalised care.
- Develop the ability to critically evaluate and analyse various approaches to effective healthcare service planning and delivery.
- Apply leadership, management, and business principles to address complex challenges in the healthcare sector.
- Identify and assess the core skills and attributes essential for working effectively both independently and as part of multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Gain the necessary skills to become a capable healthcare manager who upholds professional values and leads meaningful improvements in service delivery.
The Programme offers learners 120 credits out of the 180 credits required to complete an MSc. This qualification is suitable for bachelor’s degree holders in related subjects and mature learners with relevant work experience (non-University graduates). Upon receiving your Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma, you are eligible to apply for an MSc top-up course, either online or on-campus, at various UK and international universities. The top-up component typically comprises the final 60 credits, either through a dissertation or a combination of a dissertation and one module
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care enables learners to advance within employment or pursue further studies towards an MSc Health and Social Care Management Top-Up degree. This can be achieved with advanced standing Universities in the UK and overseas.
Accreditation
All PGS courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.
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Health and Social Care Leadership
Develop key leadership skills to inspire teams and drive improvements in care settings.
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Managing People in Health and Social Care
Learn how to lead, motivate, and manage staff to ensure effective service delivery.
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Managing Finance in Health and Social Care
Gain the financial knowledge needed to budget, plan, and manage resources within care organisations.
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Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies
Explore how national and local policies shape care delivery and influence strategic planning.
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Leading Change in Health and Social Care
Understand how to plan and lead successful change initiatives in complex care environments.
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Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
Learn how to design and conduct research to inform evidence-based practice in health and social care.
MBA Top-Up Dissertation Level
Compulsory Modules
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Business Research Methods
Learn how to design, conduct, and analyse research to support data-driven business decisions.
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Dissertation Project
Undertake an in-depth, independent research project on a business topic of your choice, demonstrating critical thinking and analytical skills.
University Progression
- University Progression to MSc Top-Up
- Northampton University
- University of Chichester
- Anglia Ruskin University
- University of West Scotland
Note: The top up programme can be studied online or on campus. Feel free to contact PGS Global admissions team to discuss the best available Master's/MBA Final year University progression routes at PGS, in the UK or across the globe in addition to the admission requirements.
Entry Requirements
For entry onto the Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification, learners must possess:
- A bachelor degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification.
- Mature learners (aged 24-55) with work experience (learners may contact Phoenix Graduate School regarding past work experience prior to registering for the programme).
- Learner must be 21 years or older at the beginning of the course.
Career Prospects
By pursuing courses for healthcare, students can earn Health and Social Care degrees that open doors to high-paying and rewarding careers in a variety of essential job roles.
- Healthcare Administrator
- Healthcare Consultant
- Healthcare Manager
- Program Director
- Health Care Manager
- Ambulatory Care Manager
- Assisted Living Administrator
- Consulting Health Care Administrator
- Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager
- Health Care Clinic Manager
- Home Health Care Administrator
- Hospital Administrator
- Health Information Manager
- Mental Health Facility Administrator
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Health Care Risk Manager
- Public Health Program Manager
- Healthcare Human Resources Manager
Admission Process
