BSc (Hons) Healthcare Management (Top-Up)

Course Overview

Designed to bring out your best qualities as a caring manager, this course will launch your career as a healthcare professional. You’ll learn how to make informed decisions that lead to better practices in a challenging professional environment.

This one year top-up course will help you gain all the skills that are necessary to become an effective manager in the healthcare sector. Developing professional level management skills and a solid understanding of the healthcare industry, this course will fulfil your career aspirations in the healthcare sector – whatever they are. All you need to get started is the desire to learn and the drive to do your best.

The perfect choice for anyone who’s already completed a HND in healthcare or business (or equivalent), this fast-track route to a full degree is the equivalent of the final year of undergraduate study, quickly accelerating you to graduate status.

Entry requirements

At Arden University we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn’t a clear pathway to this degree – we are more than happy to discuss your application.

Eligibility

To be eligible to study this BA (Hons) Healthcare Management top-up degree, we need to see that you have:

A HND in health or social care or equivalent – your prior learning must be consistent with Level 5 of the functional areas of communications in Health and Social Care, Health and Safety, Personal and Professional Development, Working in Partnership.

Course fee

Blended	Fee
Fee Per Year	£ 9,250

Distance Learning	Fee
Fee Per Year	£ 6,935

Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on (i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.

English Proficiency

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent

We are happy to consider an application from you if you can show us you have the motivation to study this healthcare management course.

We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence of relevant experience.

Before you start studying

Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.

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Course details and modules

Whether it’s becoming a management-level healthcare professional or using your problem solving skills to improve business performance, completing this course will give you the skills needed to work in an industry you love. You’ll gain a strong understanding of several key modules within the industry that will ultimately lead to bigger, better career opportunities in the healthcare sector.

How do we assess you?

The way we assess our students gives you regular opportunities to demonstrate your strengths and knowledge in a variety of ways. That’s why we choose a range of different methods to assess and track your progress. These methods include:

Assignments
Essays
Presentations
Case studies
Portfolios of work

Modules

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

Career prospects

It’s your graduate status that most employers will be interested in, along with the transferable skills you’ve gained. These include problem solving, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and an appreciation of business analysis and planning. These skills show strong potential for future development in multiple areas, leaving your career options wide open.

What can I do after Arden University?

Boosting your knowledge of health and social care, as well as mastering the fundamentals of successful management, this course can equip you with a range of vocational skills that will lead you to your future career and beyond. A few roles you might want to consider include:

Care Manager
Health Service Manager
Charity Officer
Health Promotion Specialist

What can a healthcare management top-up degree do for me?

By developing a wide range of transferable skills throughout your studies, you’ll graduate with an exciting variety of employment opportunities. Once you’ve completed your degree, you’ll have:

An in-depth understanding of health and social care
A specialist focus on the issues facing the healthcare industry
A demonstrated ability to learn and solve problems
Develop a variety of transferable business and management skills

What is Blended Learning in Arden University ?

Do you want to study for a Degree, but feel like you just don’t have the time to fit it into your life? Arden University’s Blended Learning courses combine innovative online learning with traditional, face-to-face classes to give you a more flexible way to study.

How does it work?

The face-to-face hours are delivered as a part-time course would be, but with the additional independent online learning, you can still complete your Degree in 3 years*. This Blended approach means you can study anytime, anywhere and your tutors and support teams can be contacted outside of the classroom, online or over the phone.

When can I study?

Requiring just 8 hours of classes a week at your chosen UK study centre, you will have the opportunity to select when you want to learn: weekdays or evenings .

Weekdays: 2 days per week either 9.00–13.00 or 13.30-17.30
Evenings**: 2 evenings per week 17.30–21.30

Where can I study?

With Arden study centres across Birmingham, London , Manchester and Berlin, we believe we can offer a study option that suits most lifestyles.

So, whether you’re a full-time parent, striving to be employee of the month, or just don’t want the traditional study methods offered by other universities, Blended Learning at Arden University offers all the flexibility and support you need to fit study around your life.

Take a look at the courses on offer and talk to one of the Ulearn’s course advisors through our Live Chat function, or complete an enquiry form and someone will be in touch.

*4 years if taken with a foundation year.
** selected centres and courses only.

Flexible Intake Dates

At Arden University you don’t have to start your Degree in September like most other universities. We offer 6 different intakes throughout the year so you can start your course at a time that suits you and fits around your commitments.

Undergraduate Intake Dates

September
November
February
April
June

How much will it cost?

We believe costs shouldn’t be a barrier to personal development which is why the cost of studying with Arden is lower than traditional universities. If you are looking for a smart, value for money option then look no further – you can stay in control of your finance and focus on your learning.

You can choose to pay for your course in full, in installments or through employer sponsorship. For UK students, you can also choose to pay with a student loan, if you’re eligible. For more information and for up-to-date fees please visit: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/fees-and-funding

Part time online learning

How does it work?

Studying the BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Arden from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location.

Our online students study their degree through iLearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud. iLearn provides everything you need to study at University. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and access to our Library Portal. The portal includes an extensive digital library including thousands of journal titles, eBooks, and academic and industry databases which you can use to research your assignments and projects. All of these materials are provided to you free of charge, and contain all the research information you’ll need to complete your degree with us.

iLearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate our study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have you Kindle handy.

Studying online does not mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with likeminded students who you can meet with through our Unitu community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. We have even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you are currently learning.

Online learning students resident in the UK can apply for a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend their course in person because of a disability. Please find more information on our fees and funding page. If you’re a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland you can find information on Living Cost Loans from your student finance body.