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Programme Objectives
This program aims to develop the skills and behaviours required for the national and international professionals working within a complex healthcare system. This course develops the knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes required to manage and lead professional healthcare workers in practice and organizations while encompassing current international, national and local healthcare priorities. Students would be able to demonstrate effectiveness and confidence in healthcare management and be adaptable in using interpersonal and communications in a wider range of situations by being proactive in healthcare management and leadership.
The main aims of this program are to enable students to:
Personal and Transferable skills:
• Take responsibility for own learning and development using reflection and feedback to analyse own capabilities, appraise alternatives and plan and implement actions
• Demonstrate effectiveness and confidence in healthcare management and be adaptable in using interpersonal communication in a wide range of situations
• Work effectively within a team to be supportive and proactive in management and leadership
• Explore and articulate understanding of risk management and change management for efficient and effective healthcare systems
• Select from a wide range of digital media appropriate to the task and operate responsibly within digital environments
• Explore and be creative to address evidence-based decisions and management issues with the multidisciplinary team, in complex situations and acknowledging accountability in these decisions
Research, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills:
• Develop critical skills in literature searching and critique to work with, and articulate abstract ideas, arguing from competing perspectives and to recognise the possibility of new concepts within existing knowledge frameworks
• Critique theoretical research models aspiring to seek new management information for high quality healthcare delivery
• Explore data and judge the reliability of patterns and relationships for management, to inform a choice of solutions to problems in healthcare
Professional Skills:
• Use knowledge of a range of management theories and drivers from a global perspective, to identify and produce evidence-based strategies for healthcare quality and improvement
• Incorporate awareness and critical evaluation of ethical and legal issues in the management of healthcare from a local, national and international perspective
• Demonstrate management knowledge and responsibility of organisational/team dynamics and how to build engagement and develop high performance with others
Assessment Methods
Based on written examinations, assignments, presentation/projects, practical assessments.
Why Teesside University
Teesside University generates and applies knowledge that contributes to the economic, social and cultural success of students, partners and the communities we serve. Through education enriched by research, innovation, and engagement with business and the professions, we transform lives and economies. At Teesside University we seek to enhance the experience of all our students, staff and external partners by:
- Delivering excellence in learning, research and enterprise
- Empowering individuals and teams to enhance their contribution to the University
- Fostering creativity, enterprise and innovation Embracing diversity and actively opposing prejudice
- Communicating openly, honestly and respectfully at all times
- Committing to sustainability and the protection of our environment
- Taking responsibility and demonstrating leadership.
Professional Accreditations
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
The BSc Healthcare Management (Top-Up) degree programme at MDIS, awarded by Teesside University, UK, is dual accredited by CMI which means that students become affiliate members and will receive an additional professional qualification – a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership - upon successful completion of their programme.
With a CMI qualification:
- You will instantly become more employable when you receive an industry-recognised CMI professional qualification.
- You will gain access to exclusive CMI networking events.
- You will have the opportunity to attend lectures from top level CMI industry-expert members.
- These qualifications fast-track managers into the next stage of training to become Chartered Managers. Students become a CMI Affiliate member during their studies, giving a host of additional benefits to support development and employability.
Programme Modules
Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Management
Informatics and Technology in Healthcare Management
Management and Professional Development for Healthcare Managers
Health Economics and Policy
Dissertation: Evaluating effective management in complex healthcare settings
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
For more course details and information Click here.
Duration & Intakes
| Full-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 9 Months | TBC | TBC |
| Part-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 12 Months | ||
| April 2025 | April 2026 | |
| November 2025 | November 2026 | |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) |
| Full-time | S$13,625.00 | S$700.00 - S$1,900.00 |
| Part-time |
Application fees: S$163.50
Note:
- All application fees are non-refundable.
- All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
- Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
- International:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
- Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
- Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be of age 18 and above, and must obtain one of the following requirements:
- A minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare related subjects OR
- MDIS Advanced Diploma in Healthcare Management OR
- Relevant polytechnic / overseas polytechnic diploma in Healthcare management or clinical/Allied health or community health (equivalent to level-5, 120 Credit foundation degree or higher national degree) with a pass grade and an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education OR
- Relevant PEI qualification in Healthcare management or clinical/Allied health or community health (equivalent to level-5, 120 Credit foundation degree or higher national degree) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education OR
- Mature candidate of 30 years old and above with 8 years of relevant work experience
Note: All applications are subject to University approval.
English Language Requirements
The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:
- C6 in English at GCE 'O' level OR
- IELTS 6.0 (with no elements lower than 5.5) OR
- MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) OR
- Pass MDIS English Placement Test OR
- Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English OR
- Equivalent
Financial Assistance Scheme
Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.
Study Loans
| Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
| TCC Limited | +65 - 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
| DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
| Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
| Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
| Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
| Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
| UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
| OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
| DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
| POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
| AMEX (Only 24 Months) | - | https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg |
Duration & Intakes
| Full-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 9 Months | TBC | TBC |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) |
| Full-time | S$17,222.00 | S$1,290.00 - S$2,800.00 |
Application fees: S$490.50
Note:
- All application fees are non-refundable.
- All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
- Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
- International:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
- Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
- Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be of age 18 and above, and must obtain one of the following requirements:
- A minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare related subjects OR
- MDIS Advanced Diploma in Healthcare Management OR
- Relevant polytechnic / overseas polytechnic diploma in Healthcare management or clinical/Allied health or community health (equivalent to level-5, 120 Credit foundation degree or higher national degree) with a pass grade and an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education OR
- Relevant PEI qualification in Healthcare management or clinical/Allied health or community health (equivalent to level-5, 120 Credit foundation degree or higher national degree) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education OR
- Mature candidates who possess other qualifications should be 30 years old and above with at least 8 years of relevant working experience
Note: All applications are subject to the University’s approval
English Language Requirements
The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:
- C6 in English at GCE 'O' level OR
- IELTS 6.0 (with no elements lower than 5.5) OR
- MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) OR
- Pass MDIS English Placement Test OR
- Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English OR
- Equivalent
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detailed information.
For any programme enquiries, contact 6247 9111 (between Mon-Fri)
Email: etc@mdis.edu.sg
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time: 9 Months
Part-time: 12 Months
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face
Award
DEGREE
Commencement Dates
Full-Time Programme
TBC
Part-Time Programme
November
April
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline:
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+65 6796 7005
+65 6796 7009
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