MSc in Healthcare Operational Management, University of Warwick

Coventry,

12 Months

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About this course

Designed for graduates interested in management or leadership roles within healthcare, this MSc focuses on implementing innovative digital technologies to improve healthcare services. It explores principles, strategies, and techniques to understand, model, analyse, and manage complex healthcare systems. The course emphasizes measuring efficiency, improving effectiveness, and managing the integration of people, processes, systems, and technologies to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Developed collaboratively with Warwick Medical School, NHS partners, and WMG's Institute of Digital Healthcare, it combines theoretical knowledge with practical application tailored for the complex healthcare sector.

Why this course is highly recommended

The course has been developed in collaboration with healthcare sector leaders and NHS partners, ensuring industry relevance. Its blend of management principles with digital healthcare innovations makes it particularly valuable for those looking to lead and drive change in healthcare services. The practical approach, diverse module content, and focus on real-world applications provide students with the skills needed for managerial roles in a rapidly transforming sector.

Specialisation

This programme specifically targets healthcare operational management, blending digital healthcare innovations with management strategies. It aims to prepare students for leadership roles in the evolving healthcare landscape, with modules focused on healthcare system improvement, health informatics, economics, and resource management.

Course fees

Application fees

37.31L

1st year tuition fees

37.31L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants should have a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent in disciplines across technical, medical, scientific, management, or social sciences. Those with a UK 2:2 and relevant professional experience may also be considered. Demonstration of strong quantitative skills is encouraged. For international applicants, the course requires an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with minimum component scores of 6.0.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

Career prospects

Graduates will be equipped for managerial or organisational leadership roles within healthcare, with potential to progress into executive positions overseeing programmes, service transformation, and policy. The sector’s demand for digital and operational management expertise makes this a promising pathway for those aiming to influence and improve healthcare systems.

FAQs

What are the core modules of this course?

Core modules include Leading Change in Healthcare, Quality and Productivity in Health Service Systems, Operational Management and Clinical Systems Improvement, Introduction to Health Informatics, Electronic Healthcare Records, Epidemiology and Statistical Methods for Quality Improvement, Introduction to Health Economics, and Resource Management in Health Service Quality.

What teaching methods are used?

The course combines lectures, seminars, syndicate exercises, simulations, and case studies in small classes to encourage interaction. It also includes guest speakers from the healthcare sector. Additionally, students undertake a major research project during Spring and Summer terms.