This stream draws on a wide range of disciplines that enable students to develop knowledge, understanding and capability in various scientific methods and fields of study relevant to health services management. It is aimed at those who plan a career in management from high-, middle- and low-income countries.

By the end of this stream students will be able to demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of the core disciplines of public health, consisting of statistics; epidemiology; health economics; and social research, to real global health problems. In addition, students will be able to:

• analyse the principles, structure and functions of health systems, including their financial, organisational and policy-making processes and systems
• critically assess and apply a range of key management concepts and functions in a range of health care settings
• appreciate the role and contribution of economic theory, organisational theory and approaches to management in the field of health care
• show competence in critically evaluating and communicating research evidence
• apply knowledge of effective team-working and communication skills to solve problems and achieve specific goals

Graduates from this stream go on to a range of management positions in ministries of health around the world, the UK National Health Service, non-governmental organisations and management consultancies. Some graduates also continue with careers in research. Find out more about our graduate careers and destinations.

Duration: one year full-time; part-time or split-study over two years. Ways to study explained.

• Intercalating this programme