Master of Science Healthcare ManagementAwarded by: Edinburgh Napier University, UK

Programme Objectives

This Master of Science Healthcare Management programme will equip you with real knowledge and skills fit to work effectively within the complex and rapidly evolving healthcare environment. This programme aims to develop skills that will enable you as a healthcare professional to respond effectively in a rapidly changing health arena and is strongly influenced by market demands, economics, and local, national, and international health policies. The programme focuses on developing healthcare professionals who can actively advance service development in response to contemporary healthcare knowledge, research, and innovation. This requires the skills and application of leadership, research and management strategies including working effectively through collaborating in an effective team, managing and leading a team. The focus of this programme is on employability; equipping you with evidence-based skills to work in broad based, integrated, complex, healthcare environments and roles. The programme offers you the opportunity to progress in health-related field of practices in areas such as Nursing Management, Human Resources, Corporate Planning and Development, Public Relations, Government Relations, and Marketing. This programme has also been contextualised to meet the healthcare needs of Singapore by utilising the Ministry of Health, Leadership & Organisational Development Division ONE Healthcare Leadership Framework. This framework reflects these paradigm shifts and captures the qualities that leaders in healthcare need for the future. This overarching framework will guide your development as a leader in the healthcare in Singapore.

Learning Outcomes

The main aims of the programme are to enable students to:

  • To provide you with sustainable healthcare management strategies and leadership skills that will enable you to respond effectively in a rapidly changing health arena that is strongly influenced by market place demands, economics and local, national and international health policies;
  • To support and challenge you in the development of your knowledge and skills to enable you to enter and/or continue more effectively in the professional practice of healthcare management;
  • To engage you in the process of practical application of your developing knowledge and skills, to promote effectiveness in the world of work
  • To provide you with the opportunity to plan and conduct a healthcare management project leading to the completion of a professional project report

Assessment Methods

Based on assignments, presentation/projects.

Why Edinburgh Napier University?

Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) comprises 6 schools with an international focus, each committed to growing academic reputation, delivering an excellent personalised student experience and building innovation, enterprise and citizenship. ENU has around 19,500 students studying across their three campuses in Edinburgh, as well as overseas programmes.

ENU is a nationally and internationally recognised education provider:

    • In 2019 QS Stars international university rankings, the quality of their teaching, internationalisation and employability were all officially recognised, with the University scoring 5 stars in each category.
    • In 2015, they were awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for their internationally acclaimed work in timber engineering, sustainable construction and wood science. This is the most prestigious award for the UK higher education sector for the impact of research on business industry, environment and society - nationally and internationally. This was the 2nd triumph for their School of Engineering & the Built Environment following a previous success in 2009.
    • 95.1% of their undergraduate students and 92% of their postgraduate students are in work or further education six months after graduation (HESA 2016/17).
    • More than half of their research was rated either 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).
    • They have supported more than 350 student start-up companies and a 2014 report by Biggar Economics named them the most successful university in Scotland for graduate enterprise and start-ups.

Faculty and Staff 

The School of Health and Nursing faculty is made up of experienced and well qualified industry professionals.

Shona Montgomery, MSc, PGC, BSc  Midwifery. RM
Programme Leader
Head of Quality Enhancement
Lecturer in Midwifery
Senior Teaching Fellow 

Shona is the programme leader for the MSc Healthcare Management in addition to being deputy for the BSc Nursing. She has worked as a registered general nurse in orthopaedics and ophthalmology. As a registered midwife Shona's areas of expertise are intrapartum, neonatal and community-based care. She has an interested in enhancing person centred care. Shona works collaboratively with community midwives in developing their confidence and skill in managing community based obstetric emergencies in order to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. Her research interests include interprofessional learning and person-centred care. Shona is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and teaches on both undergraduate and post graduate students, and supervises Master’s dissertation students.

 

Dr Sandra Sharp, PhD, MSc, PGC, RN
Deputy Programme Leader
Lecturer (Adult Nursing)
Senior Teaching Fellow 

Dr Sandra Sharp is a registered nurse who has spent over fifteen years working in acute care Scotland and Australia. Her clinical roles included working in intensive and coronary care units and latterly working in clinical education and practice development roles. Sandra is programme leader for the BSc Nursing Studies (Singapore). Sandra is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and teaches on both undergraduate and post graduate students, and supervises PhD students. Her research interests include person centred care, and workforce development. She is the clinical academic representative large workforce development project across NHS Lothian.

Change Management in Healthcare

Clinical Governance and Improvement Practice

Effective Leadership in Contemporary Healthcare

Exploring Evidence to Improve Practice

International Health and Social Care

Managing Healthcare Resources

Healthcare Management Project

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 20 (tutorial)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers. For more course details and information click here

Part-time Master of Science Healthcare Management Duration & Intakes for Local Students

Part-time
 Duration  Commencement  Completion
 24 Months
 September 2024  September 2026

 

Fees & Structure

 Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
 Full-time S$27,250.00 S$700.00 - S$1,700.00
 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.

Master of Science Healthcare Management Entry Requirements – Enrol with MDIS Singapore 

Applicants must be of age 21 and above and meet at least one of the following requirements:

1) Bachelor's degree with honours at a 2:2 or above in a subject related to health, health sciences, or management

OR

2) Health, health sciences or management based related degree level qualification and grade

OR

3) Mature candidates of min 30 years old with 10 years of working experience in healthcare management role ^

Note: All applications are subjected to Univsersity's approval *

^ Applicant will be required to demonstrate that they have the approproate knowledge and skills at SCQF level 10 to enter their programme. They will be asked to reflect on their previous experience and demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding equivalent to that achieved on successful completion of  bachelor's degree with honours. ENU will provide applicants with support in their reflective process through interviews and guidance on presenting their evidence. 

* Applicants who do not meet above reuquirements but who hokd equivalent qualifications and/or work experience, for those with work experience only, we would require a minimum of 10 years relevant healthcare sector work experience in a senior level/management position, will be considered via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process which requires them to submit evidence to demonstrate the equivalency of their qualifications and/or experience.

English Language Requirements

1) C6 grade in English at GCE 'O' Level

OR

2) IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual component score of less than 5.5)

OR

3) MDIS Professsional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

4) 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

 

Full-time Master of Science Healthcare Management Duration & Intakes for International Students

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
TBC  TBC  TBC

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$29,430.00 S$1,290.00 - S$2,800.00
Part-time

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.

Master of Science Healthcare Management Entry Requirements – Enrol with MDIS Singapore 

Applicants must be of age 21 and above and meet at least one of the following requirements:

1) Bachelor's degree with honours at a 2:2 or above in a subject related to health, health sciences, or management

OR

2) Health, health sciences or management based related degree level qualification and grade

OR

3) Mature candidates of min 30 years old with 10 years of working experience in healthcare management role ^

Note: All applications are subjected to Univsersity's approval *

^ Applicant will be required to demonstrate that they have the approproate knowledge and skills at SCQF level 10 to enter their programme. They will be asked to reflect on their previous experience and demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding equivalent to that achieved on successful completion of  bachelor's degree with honours. ENU will provide applicants with support in their reflective process through interviews and guidance on presenting their evidence. 

* Applicants who do not meet above reuquirements but who hokd equivalent qualifications and/or work experience, for those with work experience only, we would require a minimum of 10 years relevant healthcare sector work experience in a senior level/management position, will be considered via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process which requires them to submit evidence to demonstrate the equivalency of their qualifications and/or experience.

English Language Requirements

1) C6 grade in English at GCE 'O' Level

OR

2) IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual component score of less than 5.5)

OR

3) MDIS Professsional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

4) 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

 

For any programme enquiries, contact 6247 9111 (between Mon-Fri)
Email: etc@mdis.edu.sg

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Quick Information

Course Duration
Full-Time: 15 Months
Part-Time: 24 Months

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face

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Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme
TBC

Part-time Programme
January
June

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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