Programme Specification for the 2025/6 academic year
MSc Global Healthcare Management
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSc Global Healthcare Management | Programme code | PTS1HCSBSM01 |
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| Study mode(s) | Level 1 |
Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Campus(es) | St Luke's (Exeter) Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The MSc Global Healthcare Business and Management aims to equip aspiring managers and leaders of health and social care organisations with the knowledge and skills to work effectively and transform services at local, national, and global levels. Taught by researchers and practitioners with international healthcare expertise, you will explore international, intercultural, and global dimensions of healthcare practices and learn to apply management theories and principles to real-world challenges. With a focus on the leadership and innovation skills required to develop digitally integrated, sustainable, and equitable care systems, you will develop the problem-solving and collaboration expertise required of high-performing healthcare managers. There is a strong focus on Sustainable Development Goals and their application to global healthcare by improving health outcomes for all people without compromising future generations’ ability to do the same.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
1. Provide you with a safe environment of multi-disciplinary learning for you to share your ideas, perspectives and current experiences in response to realistic scenarios.
2. Challenge you to consider offering solutions alone, and in collaboration, which address complex global health issues from the perspective of the patient, their carer, a healthcare provider, a commissioner, employer or organisational collaborator in a related sector.
3. Equip you with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to make informed decisions, take action to change society and protect the planet, and to reflect on your impact on society and the environment to create a sustainable future.
4. Support your development as a leader and manager through phased engagement with both fundamental and more advanced concepts in the context of the delivery of healthcare at team and system levels.
5. Enable you to analyse, synthesise, evaluate and reflect on the translation of evidence into healthcare practice.
6. Provide opportunities for you refine written and verbal communication skills through the examination of theory and translation it into practice, including an international business project.
The programme consists of nine mandatory modules (six of 15 credits, and three of 30 credits).
A blended approach to learning including taught sessions, bespoke tutorials, and practical exercises is supported by online resources accessed via the University of Exeter’s electronic learning environment (ELE). Carefully selected tutors and guest lecturers will join you throughout the programme offering up-to-the minute insight, shared reflections and practical support for the duration, both in person and online.
The educational aims of the MSc Global Healthcare Management are to:
4. Programme Structure
The MSc Global Healthcare Management is a 1-year full-time programme of study at Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 7 (as confirmed against the FHEQ).
Exit Awards
MSc (180 credits)
PGDip (120 credits)
PGCert (60 credits)
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
Stage 1
180 credits compulsory modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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| HPDM194 | Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 | No |
| BEMM388 | People Management | 15 | No |
| BEMM265 | Sustainability and Behaviour Change | 15 | No |
| BEMM178 | Innovation Management | 15 | No |
| HPDM195 | Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 | No |
| HPDM196 | Future Health | 30 | No |
| BEMM384 | International Business Plan | 30 | No |
| HPDM197 | Global Healthcare Finance and Ethics | 15 | No |
| HPDM198 | Improving Care in Developing Nations | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Critically evaluate and apply a breadth of theoretical, conceptual, and practical knowledge in leadership and management which will inform your practice in your healthcare setting. | Representative methods may include: Lectures, seminars, masterclasses, Group discussions, practical exercises, simulated case-studies and engagement with real-world scenarios, Web-based learning, resource gathering, and in-depth reading. Preparation and writing of assignment(s). | Representative methods may include:
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Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
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| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
6. Research the contemporary challenges in healthcare and list an evidence-based approach to dealing with each of them. | Representative methods may include: Workshops, masterclasses, specialist tutorials; small group discussions and project work; formative presentations; Peer-mentoring and coaching; preparation and writing of assignment(s). | Representative methods may include:
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Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
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| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
10. Communicate the purpose, outcomes, and implications of leadership, resource management, and people management in healthcare clearly and appropriately through multiple channels, tailored to peers, specialists, and lay audiences. | Representative methods may include: Workshops, masterclasses, specialist tutorials; small group discussions and project work; formative presentations; Peer-mentoring and coaching; preparation and writing of assignment(s). | Representative methods may include:
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7. Programme Regulations
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed Faculty assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both Faculty and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
The University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS) follows the University policy to have in place a system of academic and personal tutors and a pastoral mentor. The role of academic tutors is to support you in your studies and each module lead will be the first point of contact in terms of advice and guidance; the programme lead will have oversight of the types of support needed as you progress through the programme; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with academic advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on issues such as personal difficulties. The Department of Health & Community Sciences Pastoral Mentor monitors the progress of all students and you can make an appointment with them to discuss your progress. You can also make an appointment to see other staff members.
All online learning resources for the MSc Global Healthcare Management are published to students on an electronic learning environment, called Exeter Learning Environment (ELE). Students have access to the ELE site for each module on which they are enrolled, and also to the FHLS Postgraduate Taught (PGT) ELE site.
All Global Healthcare Management students have access to services provided by the university for all postgraduate students, including study skills support, the library and wellbeing services, all of which can be accessed remotely:
Study Zone | Study Zone | University of Exeter
Library | Library | University of Exeter
Wellbeing Services | University of Exeter
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
University of Exeter Business School
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
Not applicable to this programme.
18. Final Award
MSc Global Healthcare Management
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 180 |
ECTS credits | 90 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 25/04/2025 |
Date of last revision |
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