MSC IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT

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December 18, 2021 Posted By
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Master’s degree programmes 

60 credits final stage 

(top-up)

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Master’s course in Health and Social Care aims to provide you with a Master’s level education in the concepts, theories & academic skills of relevance to your work arena or chosen career path.

STAGE ONE

Level 7 Diploma In Health And Social Care Management (120 Credits)

COURSE OVERVIEW

The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to develop learners’ understanding of policy, management theory and practice in health and social care. It provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals, services users and policy makers in their own country. It will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the hospitals/social care industry. It combines both theoretical and practical knowledge in the health and social care profession. The qualification will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of leading change, effective performance, planning and accountability, development and team leadership. Learners will be able to work in a variety of roles within health care administration and/or management.

Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards a relevant master’s programme with advanced standing.

Awarding Body

OTHM/ATHE            

STAGE TWO

MSc Health and Social Care Management (60 Credits)

COURSE OVERVIEW

The MSc Health and Social Care Management final stage top-up programme is offered to students who already possess the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management.

The top-up programme allows you to achieve a MSc Health and Social Care Management qualification in up to six months, so it is a fast track to new opportunities and enhanced career prospects.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification, learners must possess:

  • An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
  • Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre)
  • Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course

For MSc Programme:

  • Learners need to possess relevant OTHM level 7 diploma (120 credits) qualification
  • Learners must also have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience at graduate level, in either a managerial or professional capacity which may include voluntary work, placements, internships, project management etc.

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.

MANDATORY UNITS

  • Health and Social Care Leadership (20 credits)
  • Managing People in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Managing Finance in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies (20 credits)
  • Leading Change in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (20 credits)
  • Dissertation (60 credits)

DURATION AND DELIVERY

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

ASSESSMENT AND VERIFICATION

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

AWARDING UNIVERSITIES

University of Chichester

COST OF PROGRAMME

£5,450