BA (Hons) Healthcare Management (Top-Up)

By Arden University

Description

Arden University's BA (Hons) Healthcare Management Top-Up Degree will help those with a relevant HND qualification (or equivalent) upgrade their qualification to a full Bachelor’s Degree with Honours. This fast-track route via our Blended Learning programme is the equivalent of the final year of undergraduate study and can be a low-cost, time-efficient route to be the best you can be and open up new career opportunities.

Intakes

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Entry Requirements

This BA (Hons) Healthcare Management Top-up course has standard entry requirements. To be eligible for this course at Arden University you must have: A HND in health or social care or equivalent - your prior learning must be consistent with Level 5 of the functional areas of business: finance, marketing, HRM and operations management. If your prior learning was not taught in English we require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no less than 5.5 in any element).

Entry Required Documents

1
Personal Statement

A personal statement is an essay that the student must write to apply to study at the university. Its purpose is to summarise your skills and experience and help you gain a place at your desired course. It must include the name of the university and the name of the course. You have to mention why are you applying to this particular university and what do you hope to achieve after the course, career wise. A well written personal statement will help you stand out in the crowd and secure you a place at your dream university. You can follow a specific guide to answer to some expected questions, however, you must not mention them in the essay. Have a clear, cursive structure and write between 350 - 550 words.

2
Qualification

• Completed HND/Diploma in Higher Education Transcript and certificate (must have been completed within the last 5 years)

3
Copy of Identification

• ID – Passport/Residency card, Biometric card

Assessment Methods

  • • Applicants who are required to demonstrate English language score of 6.0 IELTs (no lower than 5.5 in any band) Internal English Language test on campus who those who do not hold IELTS.

Modules

Year 1
  • Business Analysis and Planning
  • Global Health and Sustainability
  • Project Management and Risk
  • Quality Management in a Care Setting
  • Research Methods and Final Project

Your career

Arden’s Degrees have been designed with your career in mind, ensuring that you will be equipped with all the relevant skills and knowledge that can be transferred straight into your role once you graduate. You’ll be fully prepared to enter an area of healthcare that interests you, whether that’s in the NHS, a care home, or hospital, ready to take on a leadership or management role.

GP Practice Manager

GP practice managers oversee and develop the work of a GP surgery, or a group of surgeries. They ensure that the practice runs efficiently for patients, and that the GP's (general practitioners, or family doctors) have the support they need. A manager's role may include: Agreeing and managing the practice budget.

Health Promotion Specialist

Health promotion specialists may work in the community, promoting good health, or in strategic work, developing health policies. Some health promotion specialists work with particular client groups, such as the elderly or people with disabilities.

Health Service Manager

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Health service managers are typically responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the delivery of quality service to patients in hospitals, clinics and any other health care related organizations.

Care Manager

Collaborating with patients' families, friends and social supports in developing treatment plans. Identifying and recruiting high-quality healthcare providers. Interacting with healthcare providers to facilitate patients' treatments. Ensuring patients' treatment requirements are met.

Tuition Fee
£ 6600
Financing available
Government funding
Course type
Flexible
Full time
Subject area
Health and Care
Programme
Top-Up degree
Level
Level 6
Duration
1 Year