Online MBA Healthcare Management
Gain career-ready management skills built for the healthcare industry from London’s top modern university.
Start Dates: January, March, June, September
Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode: Online
Fees: £10,500 (regional discounts available)
Shape the future of healthcare
Be at the forefront of healthcare innovation with our Online MBA Healthcare Management programme. Designed for busy and ambitious professionals, this degree offers expert insights from industry leaders as well as specialised modules in strategic management, healthcare innovation and performance management practices. You’ll walk away with the confidence to navigate the healthcare industry and influence it.
With a curriculum made for real-world application, you’ll be prepared to transform the healthcare industry, whether you’re driving policy changes, managing healthcare institutions, or implementing cutting-edge technologies.
How you’ll study
Online learning environment
The MBA Healthcare Management is delivered through the university’s Moodle virtual learning environment, combining live and pre-recorded lectures, interactive quizzes, discussion forums, and collaborative group activities. The platform supports a blended approach – you engage with content at your own pace while participating in scheduled seminars and peer discussions that bring your learning to life. Guest speakers from the healthcare sector are integrated throughout the programme, providing direct insight into current practice and policy.
Weekly study commitment
Full-time students should expect to dedicate approximately 35-40 hours per week across directed learning, independent study, and assessment preparation. Part-time students typically commit around 15-20 hours. The programme is structured around modules that balance self-paced learning with interactive, tutor-led sessions, so you can build a study routine that works alongside your professional life.
Assessment methods
Assessment is grounded in real-world healthcare application. You will work through case studies drawn from healthcare organisations, interactive workshops, group assignments, and individual written submissions. Tools such as Mentimeter and live polling are used within sessions to create an engaging, participatory learning experience. The programme culminates in an Applied Research or Consultancy Project, where you address a genuine healthcare management challenge.
Support and feedback
You will receive tailored feedback and guidance from your academic tutors throughout each module. A dedicated student support team is available for academic, technical, and administrative queries. Beyond graduation, Roehampton’s Careers Support Team offers personalised guidance, workshops, networking events, and one-on-one coaching to help you take the next step in your career.
Academic requirements
To be eligible for our online degrees, you’ll normally need a second-class honours degree from a recognised university. We also welcome applications from non-graduates with professional experience, as well as those holding a third-class honours degree.
Language requirements
Our programmes are taught in English. If you’re applying as an international student, you’ll need to provide evidence of your proficiency with a valid qualification issued within the last two years.
- IELTS Academic – 6.5 overall
- Roehampton’s English Language Test – 6.5 overall
- Kaplan Test of English – 478-509 overall
- TOEFL IBT – 89 overall
- PTE Academic – 59 overall
- Cambridge – 176 overall
Flexible, online modules
Every 20-credit module gives you the chance to test ideas, solve problems, and apply what you learn straight into your work. Studying online with Roehampton means you’re part of an active learning community where theory meets practice, and where your day-to-day experience becomes part of the classroom.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the MBA Healthcare Management are £10,500 for the full programme. Fees cover all teaching, learning materials, assessments, and access to student support services. Regional discounts may be available depending on your location – check your individual programme page or speak with a student recruitment adviser for details.
Alumni discount
Roehampton graduates are eligible for a 20% tuition fee discount when returning for postgraduate study online. This is the only university discount available for 100% online programmes. It cannot be combined with other scholarship offers.
Student loans
UK residents may be eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan through the UK Government, worth up to £12,167. The loan is not means-tested and can be used towards tuition fees and living costs. Visit gov.uk/masters-loan to check your eligibility and apply.
International students
International students are required to pay an initial deposit (IDP) before making the full deposit payment (FDP). This deposit is deducted from your tuition fees when you enrol. Full payment details are confirmed in your offer letter. Contact the student recruitment team if you have questions about international payment arrangements.
Career impact
Leading in healthcare
Healthcare systems globally face growing complexity – rising costs, ageing populations, digital transformation, and evolving regulation. Professionals who combine clinical or operational knowledge with strategic business skills are in high demand across the NHS, private healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and global health organisations.
Roles our graduates pursue
The MBA Healthcare Management prepares you for senior roles at the intersection of business strategy and healthcare delivery, including:
- Healthcare Administrator – managing operations across hospitals, clinics, or health networks
- Hospital Operations Manager – overseeing day-to-day clinical and non-clinical operations
- Healthcare Consultant – advising healthcare organisations on strategy, efficiency, and transformation
- Clinical Services Manager – leading the delivery and development of clinical services
- Healthcare Policy Analyst – shaping health policy through evidence-based analysis and strategic recommendations
Dedicated careers support
Roehampton’s Careers Support Team is available to online students from day one through to beyond graduation. Services include personalised one-on-one coaching, tailored workshops, employer networking events, and guidance on CV writing, interview preparation, and career planning.
The healthcare leadership advantage
Health sector employers increasingly seek candidates with formal business qualifications. An MBA with a healthcare specialism signals that you can manage budgets, lead teams, drive innovation, and navigate the strategic challenges facing modern health services – capabilities that clinical training alone does not provide.rkshops, events, and one-on-one coaching, we help you navigate the job market and connect with top employers.
Why choose this programme
Built for healthcare leaders
Every module is designed with the health sector in mind. From financial performance management in healthcare to strategic management and innovation in health services, this MBA gives you sector-specific expertise that a general MBA does not provide.
A university of London degree
The University of Roehampton is based in London, one of the world’s leading centres for health policy, research, and healthcare management. Your MBA carries the credibility of a London university, positioning you for leadership roles in NHS trusts, private healthcare providers, and global health organisations.
Real-world healthcare challenges
Case studies, workshops, and a consultancy-style dissertation are grounded in authentic healthcare scenarios. You graduate with practical experience of tackling the strategic, financial, and operational challenges that healthcare leaders face today.
Flexible for working professionals
Four intakes per year (January, March, June, September), fully online delivery, and the choice of full-time or part-time study mean you can develop senior leadership skills without stepping away from your healthcare career.
A global cohort of healthcare professionals
You will study alongside healthcare managers, clinicians, and administrators from around the world, building a professional network that spans health systems and geographies.
Career-driven outcomes
Your MBA is designed with industry skills and knowledge in mind, providing you with the skills you need to secure your chosen career path. Each module is carefully constructed to elevate your knowledge in key areas of healthcare relevant to industry standards.
Back your business career with top-tier skills
Drive strategic success
Use strategic tools to improve performance, guide mergers and acquisitions, and design growth strategies.
Lead projects to victory
Combine project management tools and top-notch interpersonal skills to steer projects to success.
Conquer complex challenges
Apply problem-solving and research skills to tackle business issues and provide data-driven recommendations.
Transform marketing impact
Develop strategic marketing campaigns, leverage digital tools, and create advantages in the global market.
Master financial strategy
Learn advanced budgeting to make smart financial decisions and improve profitability.
Inspire business transformation
Lead innovation and change management initiatives across business units and teams.
The Roehampton difference
Internationally recognised: Earn a prestigious business degree respected by global brands and guided by industry leaders.
Flexible first: Study at the office or on your commute home with our fully online curriculum and cutting-edge virtual learning platform.
Personalised experiences: Get tailored feedback and support throughout your studies with resources ready whenever you need them.
Support at every step
We provide bespoke support at every stage of your studies, from
wellbeing and accessibility to academic guidance and career
development, so you can thrive online with Roehampton.