Leadership and Management in Health PgCert/PgDip/MSc (Distance Learning)
- Business and management
- Nursing, midwifery and healthcare
- Postgraduate
- Online/distance learning
Apply for a health management postgraduate course at Kingston University, ranked number 2 in the UK by the Eduniversal global ranking 2026. Study from anywhere, alongside your current professional responsibilities.
Start your journey towards being a leader in healthcare management
Develop essential leadership and management skills for the health sector
Choose a course qualification most relevant for your career goals, from PgCert to a full MSc. Your chosen pathway will equip you with the practical and theoretical knowledge to effectively manage teams, influence policy and drive positive change within healthcare organisations.
Kingston’s innovative course content, combined with expert teaching, will enable you to take on leadership roles and excel in managing complex healthcare systems.
Applicants range from experienced healthcare professionals to those transitioning into healthcare management. This programme provides the tools to succeed in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
At Kingston University, we are committed to providing a supportive and innovative environment for healthcare professionals. We strive to nurture and support students who aspire to lead and manage in complex settings.
This course is a great insight into all aspects of managing healthcare, and has benefited me in my role leading a multidisciplinary team. I learnt lots and put into practice everything from budget planning to improving organisational culture. I would recommend this course to any health professional who has a desire to learn more about how the cogs are turned in healthcare.
Why choose this course
Study with staff who all have experience within the healthcare sector, on a course that applies to public, private and voluntary sectors in the UK and internationally. Students are from a wide range of clinical and administrative backgrounds which makes for valuable sharing of different perspectives.
Taught within the Kingston Business School, this course has been ranked number 2 in the UK, and in the top 60 globally by the Eduniversal masters ranking 2026. The school itself holds a prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). Earned by just 6% of the world’s business schools, this recognition marks the high quality of our business degrees.
With a focus on current healthcare challenges, you will gain practical skills in leadership, change management and policy development. The course is designed to ensure that you’re well-equipped to manage teams effectively and make meaningful contributions to healthcare organisations. Kingston’s strong links with healthcare providers and access to real-world case studies will enrich your learning experience.
This course offers flexible, modular learning. The programme you will follow depends on which qualification you want to pursue – choose from:
- MSc – Masters degree – minimum 2 years
- PgDip – Postgraduate Diploma – minimum 2 years
- PgCert – Postgraduate Certificate – minimum 1 year
Whichever pathway you choose, you’ll study entirely remotely. Online classes allow for flexibility around your professional schedule or other commitments.
Expand your knowledge by facilitating discussion with other practising professionals. And explore a specific area of healthcare management in-depth through your masters-level dissertation.
Ready for business
At Kingston Business School, we believe that professional success is shaped by honing your personal capacity and skillset, supported by the academic framework of knowledge. Through vocationally rich, employer-engaged and research-informed courses, we work alongside our students to help them meet personal goals and career ambitions.
Kingston Business School Accreditations
Kingston Business School holds the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in recognition of the excellence of its business education. This accreditation has been earned by just 6% of the world's business schools and recognises the high quality and standard of our business degree offerings.
Course content
You will start with an induction programme that introduces you to the modules, aims of the course and helps you plan your study around your professional commitments. You will then move on to the course material for your chosen qualification.
MSc
You will complete 180 credits across a minimum of 2 years, comprising seven core modules.
Core modules
PgDip
The minimum requirement for a PgDip is 120 credits. This is gained by completing Year 1 of the programme (comprising one 30-credit module and two 15-credit modules) and completing the second year of the programme (comprising one 30-credit module and two 15-credit modules).
Core modules
PgCert
The minimum requirement for a Postgraduate Certificate is 60 credits, gained by completing Year 1 of the programme, comprising one 30-credit module and two 15-credit modules.
Core modules
This course has given me confidence in my abilities in management in the health sector, and developed my critical thinking, strategic thinking and writing skills. These skills have supported me in my day-to-day working activities and allowed me to think ‘outside the box', which I may not have done prior to the course. The course taught me that personal reflection is important in both my personal and professional life.
Career opportunities
This programme offers excellent opportunities to advance your career in healthcare management. You’ll graduate with strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills that are highly valued by employers in healthcare.
This course applies to public, private and voluntary sectors in the UK and internationally. Graduates go on to pursue roles as healthcare managers, policy analysts and leaders within public health organisations.
Teaching and assessment
This course is taught entirely online, allowing you to study from anywhere in the world, fitting around your personal and professional commitments. During your Leadership and Management in Health MSc degree course, you’ll be taught via:
- Online sessions
- Independent study
Fees and funding
Fees for future course years
MSc part time
If you start your second year straight after Year 1, you will pay the same fee for both years.
If you take a break before starting your second year, or if you repeat modules from Year 1 in Year 2, the fee for your second year may increase.
PgDip part time
If you start your second year straight after Year 1, you will pay the same fee for both years.
If you take a break before starting your second year, or if you repeat modules from Year 1 in Year 2, the fee for your second year may increase.
Funding support for postgraduate students
If you are a UK student living in England and under 60, you can apply for a loan to study for a postgraduate degree. Find out more through the government's website.
Scholarships and bursaries
For students interested in studying Leadership and Management in Health MSc at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support:
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
How to apply
Before you apply
Please read the entry criteria carefully to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.
How to apply online
Use the course selector drop-down at the top of this page to choose your preferred course, start date and mode, then click 'Apply now'. You will be taken to our Online Student Information System (OSIS) where you will complete your application.
If you’re starting a new application, you’ll need to select ‘new user’ and set up a username and password. This will allow you to save and return to your application.
Application deadlines
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.
Information required to confirm your place
If English is not your first language, we will require proof of your proficiency to allow us to confirm your place on the course. This will generally be either an IELTS or TOEFL test certificate, which can be forwarded to us after you have submitted your application. If you do not hold a formal English language qualification, please indicate how you have acquired your proficiency in written and spoken English.
After you have applied
For courses that select on application alone, applicants should normally receive an initial decision or a request for more information within four to six weeks of receipt of their application. Our admissions team will notify you of the decision by email.
Learn more about the postgraduate application process in detail.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
What our students say
I strongly recommend the MSc to those who intend to further their education in this field. As part of my professional and personal development, I searched for part-time studies that would fit around my full-time job. I was delighted this course offers an impressive curriculum for part-time studies. The knowledge, skills, behaviour and experience I have learnt have helped me with my day-to-day role. I am very impressed with the series of lectures which were very interactive. My professional background is within intensive care nursing, and I have furthered my career as a clinical duty manager in private healthcare.
Hear from Shahrokh Hariri, Leadership and Management in Health graduate, as he presents the vote of thanks at his graduation ceremony.
