Healthcare Management MBA

Our Healthcare Management MBA brings together contemporary academic theory and research with a practical understanding of activities within organisations. On this course you will develop key personal and professional skills in healthcare management. These will put you in a strong position to advance your career. You will explore issues that have a significant impact on organisations by working with others and building on the experience of those around you.

You will focus on the key skills, processes and practices of business, management and healthcare management. You will work with your fellow learners on solutions to real problems. This work will enhance your ability to maximise individual and organisational potential.

The major management project you undertake will involve solving a significant organisational issue. This could be a piece of work that is actionable in your current workplace or of importance to organisations generally.

Choosing to study this course with the placement year will give you the opportunity to gain relevant experience in the sector. There are 2 types of placement available, so you can choose the one that best aligns with your ambitions.

How you will study

This course can only be studied full time. You can choose to study the course for 1 year without a placement, or for 2 years which includes a placement year.

You will study:

• 6 compulsory modules
• A compulsory Capstone Project or a Business Consultancy Project if you are on the placement route

You can find out which modules are available in each term in the Course Specifications.

Modules

The MBA with Professional Experience

If you choose the MBA with Professional Experience, you will be expected to engage in experiential activity lasting the equivalent of an academic year.

There are currently 2 options available:

Work placement

The placement is designed to address the demands of the business management profession and give you a competitive edge when it comes to your career. The work placement will provide opportunities to apply knowledge and skills learnt in the taught modules, enhance communication and interpersonal skills and improve employment potential. The placement component is for an academic year in duration, which starts after you have successfully completed the taught modules. During your placement, you will also work towards and complete your Business Consultancy Project.

It is ultimately your responsibility to secure your placement. The University will offer guidance and support, and may recommend you to our partners that have expressed strong support and interest in the course.

Enterprise Academy

The Enterprise Academy utilises the University’s expertise to facilitate the development of entrepreneurial skills and knowledge to foster the development of a new commercial opportunity.

The Enterprise Academy provides you with the opportunity to implement and utilise the information attained through taught modules in a practical environment, enhance communication skills and improve employment potential. You will be located in the Academy for a maximum of 1 academic year, which will commence after successful completion of the taught modules. You will also base the Business Consultancy Project on the commercial opportunity developed in the Lab.

If you will be an international student on a Tier 4 visa will have a valid CAS for the course duration of 2 years, subject to your meeting the UKVI’s standard requirements.

During the Professional Experience period, you will complete the Business Consultancy Project which awards 60 credits of your qualification. The Professional Experience is only available to those students studying towards the award on a full-time basis.

Teaching and learning

All of our modules are taught using a range of teaching and learning techniques, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Global cafe style learning activities

The emphasis is always on collaborative learning. We encourage you to share expertise and insights, allowing you all to learn from each other as well as your lecturers. Each module has a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where you and other students will be encouraged to participate in online debate and collaborative approaches to learning.

If you have not engaged in formal education for some time and never studied at postgraduate level, there will be support available throughout your studies. This includes support with study skills and conventions of academic analysis and writing.

Our teaching draws on both our research and professional experience. This means your learning is informed by the most current thinking in the subject area. You can find out more about our research and backgrounds by visiting our staff pages.

Assessment

Your assessments are designed to mirror real organisational activities. The types of assessment will be varied and may include:

• Presentations
• Critical essays
• Reflective journals
• Case study work

You will receive detailed feedback on assessments in relation to development, further areas for research and guidance on how to enhance your subject knowledge. This will help you to improve your work, further develop your skills and advance your employability.

Placements

This course comes with the option of a full year in industry placement.

Qualifications

If your degree is in an unrelated subject, but you can provide evidence of relevant professional experience, your application may still be considered.

International students

If you are an international student you will need to show that your qualifications match our entry requirements.

Information about international qualifications and entry requirements can be found on our International pages.

If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

International entry requirements

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

If you do not have traditional qualifications, you might be able to provide evidence of professional experience in the subject as an alternative way to meet the entry requirements. This is called Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Appropriate references and records of employment would need to be presented to support your case for admission.

Terms and conditions

Our terms and conditions, policies and procedures contain important information about studying at York St John University. You can read them on our Admissions page.

UK

The tuition fee for this postgraduate course in the 2026 - 2027 academic year is:

• £11,000 for 1 year of full time study
• £12,700 for the 2 year course with a placement year

These costs apply to all UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man students.

Postgraduate loans are available to help you pay for your master’s course. Find out more about funding your postgraduate studies.

Funding opportunities

International

The tuition fee for this postgraduate course in the 2026 - 2027 academic year is:

• £12,000 for 1 year of full time study
• £15,600 for the 2 year course with a placement year

These costs apply to all students living outside the UK.

Due to immigration laws, if you are an international student on a student visa, you must study full time. For more information about visa requirements and short-term study visas, please visit the International Visa and Immigration pages.

Find out more about funding your postgraduate studies.

International Fees and Funding

Tuition fees

Alumni Scholarships

If you are alumni of York St John University we have scholarships available to help you continue your studies.

Scholarships for alumni

Additional costs and financial support

Course-related costs

While studying for your degree, there may be additional costs related to your course. This may include purchasing personal equipment and stationery, books and optional field trips.

Accommodation and living costs

View our accommodation pages for detailed information on accommodation and living costs.

Where could Health Management MBA take you?

A master's in business administration (MBA) is internationally recognised. It is an award that is highly regarded by employers. By completing this course you not only have a qualification that makes you stand out, but all the skills, knowledge and behaviour employers look for.

This degree can prepare you for a career as a:

• Senior manager in health or social care
• Business manager
• Managing director of your own company

Alumni stories

Visit our YSJ Snapshots blog to see what our past students from across the University have done with their York St John degrees.

Stand out from the crowd with postgraduate study

Far fewer people have postgraduate degrees than undergraduate qualifications. This gives you something extra to set yourself apart in a competitive graduate job market.

Our careers service, Future You, provides support tailored to your ambitions. Through this service you can access:

• Employer events
• LinkedIn, CV and cover letter sessions
• Workshops on application writing and interview skills
• Work experience and volunteering opportunities
• Personalised career advice

This support does not end when you graduate. You can access our expert career advice for the rest of your life. We will help you gain the experience and confidence you need to succeed.