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iheed MSc in Healthcare Leadership PGCert / PGDip / MSc

Postgraduate Taught

Part-time

Online

Course code

PGCert - B93Z
PGDip - B93Y
MSc - B93X

Start date

27 September 2027

Study location

Online

Qualification

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

Master of Science (MSc)

Department

Warwick Medical School

Duration

6 months part-time (PGCert);
12 months part-time (PGDip);
24 months part-time (MSc)

Course overview

Lead healthcare with confidence.

Many healthcare professionals find themselves leading teams, services and organisations without receiving formal leadership training. Developed with iheed, our flexible online course helps clinicians and healthcare professionals build the vital leadership and management skills to confidently navigate today's complex healthcare systems. Whether you’re moving away from direct care or aiming for a managerial role, you’ll gain the confidence to lead effectively and influence positive change.

Medical leaders talking to an audience

Modules

Develop the knowledge and skills for strong leadership across people, services and systems.

  • Leadership principles: explore a range of modules including Leadership and Management, Improving Quality and Safety, and Diagnosing the System
  • Systems thinking: understand healthcare challenges from a system-wide perspective
  • Interdisciplinary insight: examine the changing landscape of modern healthcare

Note that information found by following the links to the module catalogue is subject to change for future years of study, as we evolve our courses in response to the latest developments in academia and industry.

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

Teaching and learning

Our course is designed for busy professionals looking to develop their careers.

  • Flexible online study: learn anytime, anywhere through a dedicated online platform.
  • Expert-led teaching: learn from experienced healthcare leaders and practitioners.
  • Career development: prepare for leadership, management and strategic roles in healthcare.

Entry requirements

Fees and scholarships

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and assessment and some student amenities.

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About the department

Careers

iheed’s courses are developed to give you the accredited qualification you need, and the specialist skills you require, to enhance your career and provide exceptional care to your patients.

Why Warwick

Your university experience is defined by far more than your course or the career path you follow. At Warwick, it’s where you discover who you could become.

How to apply

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