Program Overview
The Managing Health and Social Care (Online Distance Learning) at The University of Edinburgh is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Managing Health and Social Care (Online Distance Learning) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 520 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 520 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Managing Health and Social Care (Online Distance Learning) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Personal and Professional Development
- Managing Projects in a Multi-agency Environment
- Leadership: Exploring Your Potential
- Mentoring and Coaching for service change across organisational boundaries
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Relevant work experience and current employment in a health or social care role with management responsibilities.
- An undergraduate degree.
- The submission of a personal statement.
- Lower qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the Post Graduate team in Nursing Studies and Programme Director of Integrated Service Improvement programme.
- Access to a computer with internet connection that enables course content to be accessed.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 520 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 520 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 520 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 520 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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