Global Healthcare Management with Foundation Year

At least 3 GCSEs including

• GCSE Maths, Grade C or Grade 4 or above. 

• GCSE English, Grade C or Grade 4 or above. 

If you don't hold GCSEs, we accept 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent.

If your qualifications are older than 3 years we also ask to see a professional CV.

We strive to support students to succeed, whatever their background, and we encourage you to apply to study with us even if you don’t meet the academic requirements.

We view all applications holistically – and will consider a minimum of 12 months professional work experience (evidenced with a CV and reference) if you don't meet the academic entry requirements.

You'll also be required to submit a motivation letter that outlines:

• your motivations for choosing this course

• how your work experience has prepared you for the Foundation Year course

• how the course aligns with your career goals.

Thinking of transferring institutions or have you studied before? Your prior learning could mean you're exempt from some modules, bringing you closer to your goals.

Unlock the value of your past learning and experience with our recognition of prior learning process. Simply consult with our Study Advisers, and submit a recognition of prior learning form alongside your application.

If you’re a mature student and you don’t meet our entry criteria, you may be eligible to enrol through our mature student process.

You may be required to submit a CV and a short supporting statement of 500 to 600 words. This should set out why you want to study this programme and how it will support your career plans.

We also consider a variety of qualifications including Functional Skills Qualifications, BTEC Firsts and National Vocational Qualifications.

Overseas qualifications may be accepted, and will be subject to evidence of equivalency normally verified through ECCTIS (UK ENIC).

If you’re a non-native English speaker, you’ll be asked to provide proof of your English language proficiency in one of the following forms.

Alternatively, you may be accepted if you have previously studied in English at an appropriate level and attended a recognised institution.

IELTS grade of 6.0 overall or above, with no element below 5.5.

An online English test is offered (SPEEXX) if IELTS not available. 

TOEFL minimum 80 points.

Trinity College ISE – ISE III at minimum pass. Please note that Trinity College ISE academic results are only valid for two years.

Duolingo English test minimum 95 points. Take Duolingo’s online English test. It takes just 45 to 60 minutes, and you’ll receive your results within two days. You can then send your certificate to us.

Cambridge Certificate minimum B grade overall.

• Foundations of learning
  Learn key academic skills, how to harness communication within teams, and master time management, goal setting, and effective study techniques. 

• Academic integrity and writing for business
  Understand the demands of academic work and develop written communication and research skills while mastering academic integrity, referencing, and avoiding plagiarism. 

• Personal career plan
  Prepare for your future career by identifying core strengths and competencies, understanding job search processes, and building your personal brand.

• Elective: Foundation Year: (see Electives: Foundation Year)

• Applied learning strategies
  Develop learning strategies, self-study, presentation skills, and the ability to reflect and overcome challenges and setbacks.

• Developing a business mindset* – business related track

  Gain skills and attributes essential for a business mindset, including managing failure, mindfulness, sustainability, financial literacy, and DEI (diversity, equality, and inclusion).

• Business ethics – business related track

  Learn about ethical principles in business practices, social justice, sustainability, and ethical decision-making frameworks.

• Project: innovation and investigation

  Combine learning from earlier modules into a comprehensive project from your subject area, applying innovation and investigative skills.

*Please note, this elective will be available to study from April 2025.

• Healthcare management

  Grasp the principles of healthcare management, the role of healthcare managers, and the challenges faced in international healthcare markets. 

• Business 101

  Understand the basics of business administration, corporate goals, marketing strategies, organisational structures, and accounting principles. 

• Introduction to public health

  Learn about the importance of evidence in public health, disease classification, and the principles of disease surveillance and prevention.

• Introduction to health economics

  Gain insights into health needs, healthcare demand, economic characteristics of healthcare supply, and health policy-making implications. 

• Collaborative work

  Develop interdisciplinary competencies, professional networking skills, communication techniques, and conflict resolution strategies. 

• International health systems

  Learn about global health systems, their organisational structures, and the key components of effective health system governance. 

• Management accounting

  Understand management and cost accounting principles, budgeting processes, and the preparation/use of management accounting information. 

• Introduction to hospital management

  Explore the management tasks, challenges, and market dynamics specific to hospital management worldwide, with emphasis on current and cross-border trends.

• Introduction to academic work for business and social science

  Learn good scientific practice, research methods, scientific writing, and various examination formats for academic success. 

• Intercultural and ethical decision-making

  Understand intercultural competencies, ethics in a global context, and the impact of diversity on decision-making in business. 

• Change management

  Explore the integration of IT and medical technologies in healthcare, including hospital information systems and medical imaging processing. 

• Global health

  Study transnational health determinants, global health governance, and the impact of international trade and economy on health. 

• Pharmaceutical management

  Delve into the pharmaceutical industry’s market dynamics, R&D processes, pricing strategies, and regulatory frameworks. 

• Quality management in healthcare

  Understand the principles and models of quality management, indicators of high-quality healthcare, and the implementation of quality audits.

• Elective A (see Electives A section below)

• Elective A (see Electives A section below)

• Leadership 4.0

  Examine modern leadership techniques, the impact of digital transformation on business models, and develop innovative leadership frameworks. 

• Seminar: technology in healthcare

  Investigate technological advancements in healthcare, including blockchain, precision medicine, and AI-supported patient care. 

• Elective B (see Electives B section below)

• Elective B (see Electives B section below)

• Elective C (see Electives C section below)

• Elective C (see Electives C section below)

• Undergraduate (bachelor) thesis
  Apply the subject-specific and methodological competencies learned throughout your course to present an academic dissertation. You’ll also learn how to tackle a practical-empirical or theoretical-scientific problem.

• Foundations of academic English
  Improve writing through language and grammar studies, learn correct punctuation, paragraphing, and maintain academic integrity – compulsory for international students. 

• Skills for business

  Learn business language and various business functions, including business writing, presentations, meetings, and organisational structures. 

• Maths foundations

  Revisit essential math concepts, learn problem-solving in English, and develop independent study skills.

• Digital skills

  Explore digital transformations in various professions, understand emerging technologies, and develop essential digital skills for future careers.

• Health financing

  Understand health financing functions, revenue collection methods, provider payment mechanisms, and strategies for achieving universal health coverage. 

• Principles of management

  Learn about management functions, roles, skills, decision-making processes, and the application of management theories. 

• Foundations in epidemiology and biostatistics

  Apply statistical tools to healthcare, understand disease transmission mechanisms, and discuss the importance of epidemiology in disease surveillance. 

• Managerial economics

  Study economic principles related to different markets, consumer behaviour, production, pricing decisions, and strategic company interactions. 

• Agile project management

  Practically apply agile project management techniques, understand agility in high-complexity projects, and develop creative project solutions. 

• Self-arranged internship I (*)

  Gain practical and analytical skills by securing and completing an internship, enhancing your employability. In preparation tutorials, explore workplace dynamics and set personal goals for your placement. 

• Self-arranged internship II (*)

  Building on your first experience, this self-arranged internship lets you apply academic skills in a real-world entrepreneurial setting. Focus on refining your communication, problem-solving, and time management skills. 

*You'll be responsible for arranging a suitable internship for your field of study. Once arranged, please complete an application to the internship module via myCampus, to make sure your internship can be recognised and credited towards your course requirements. 

Medicine for Non-Medics and Pharmaceutical Industry

• Medicine for non-medics I

  Learn basic medical terminology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and gain knowledge about medical specialties and their challenges. 

• Pharmaceutical innovation

  Understand the transformation of scientific ideas into therapeutic drugs, analyse the impact of regulations, and evaluate pharmaceutical innovations. 

Medical Technology and Artificial Intelligence

• Diagnostic systems in medical technology

  Explore medical diagnostic devices, understand their technical operations, and learn about applications in cardiovascular, neurological, and other fields. 

• Therapeutic systems in medical technology

  Study therapeutic medical devices and understand their technical and physiological principles and applications in various medical fields. 

Business Intelligence and Health Services

• Business intelligence

  Get an introduction to business intelligence (BI) techniques for data provision and analysis and learn to develop BI applications based on real-world requirements. 

• Project: business intelligence

  Work on practical BI problems, develop a BI prototype, and document the design and implementation challenges. 

Human Resources

• Introduction to new work

  Learn about agile work principles, the impact of social and technological changes on HR, and develop competencies for modern organisational structures. 

• Organisational behaviour

  Understand organisational, group, and individual behaviour theories, propose strategies to enhance organisational performance, and ethically analyse HR processes. 

Medicine for Non-Medics and Pharmaceutical Industry

• Medicine for non-medics II

  Study medical classification systems, disease patterns, diagnostics, and therapies, and reconcile medical and ethical-economic needs. 

• Seminar: pharmaceutical innovation

  Research and present topics on how digital tools and computational techniques transform pharmaceutical innovation and their health impacts. 

Medical Technology and Artificial Intelligence

• Artificial intelligence

  Explore AI history, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, and analyse their applications. 

• Project: AI excellence with creative prompting techniques

  Engage in hands-on AI projects, design effective prompts, apply ethical considerations, and innovate using AI techniques. 

Business Intelligence and Health Services

• Healthcare services

  Strategize healthcare management tasks in hospitals, understand IT support in management, and examine strategic management in various healthcare services. 

• Health insurance management

  Understand health insurance markets, differentiate private from social health insurance, and analyse the challenges in the context of demographic changes. 

Human Resources

• Digital HR

  Explore the impact of digitalization on HR, understand HR technologies, and engage with the emerging professions resulting from digital transformations. 

• International HR management

  Apply HR strategies to cross-cultural environments, interpret IHRM theories and models, and manage diversity in multinational corporations.