BSc Global Healthcare Management with Foundation Year
Full or part-time distance learning Foundation Year course
Are you ready to make a lasting difference in people's lives through a career in healthcare? Dive into our online BSc Global Healthcare Management with an integrated Foundation Year to prepare for a dynamic global career. During the course, you'll learn vital healthcare management, business, and public health skills to start your career or transition into a management role.
Starting with the Foundation Year, you'll build your confidence and academic skills, preparing you for deeper learning about healthcare management practices during your core BSc studies. As you progress, you'll study key topics like public health, health economics, and technology in healthcare, all aimed at improving patient outcomes.
The flexibility of our online learning platform means you can study your Global Healthcare Management foundation course whenever it suits you. You'll have 24/7 access to interactive learning materials, personal tutoring and study coaching with AI-powered resources. This support system ensures you'll gain the knowledge and practical skills to significantly impact healthcare services and patient care.
Location:
Online, distance learning
Start dates and duration:
Apply now for any date from October 2024 onward.
Tuition fees, funding and scholarships:
Total course cost for foundation year course is £26,565 (full and part-time).
You may be eligible for an LIBF Scholarship giving you a £1,200 reduction in tuition fees if you are self-funding your course.
For UK students: if you experience financial difficulty as a student you can apply for support from our Hardship Fund. Applications open twice a year, funds allocated by committee.
Entry requirements:
At least 3 GCSEs (minimum grade 4, maths and English) or 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent.
No A-Levels required.
English language: IELTS Level 6 or above with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent).
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Fees for this Global Healthcare Management Foundation course
Complete your degree at your own pace and fit your studies around your professional and personal life.
For UK students, the total fees for our online courses will be the same – whether you choose to study full or part-time. To explore all funding options for your BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence with Foundation Year degree, check out our UK fees and funding page or international fees and funding page.
Student loans
UK students may be eligible for a student loan for this online distance-learning course.
LIBF Scholarship
If you’re self-funding your course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for an LIBF Scholarship. The LIBF Scholarship is an award of £1,200 towards your tuition fees, spread over the duration of your course and reducing your total fees. You are eligible to apply if you are funding your course yourself (you are not taking a government undergraduate student loan) and your household income is less than £3,500 per month.
Undergraduate Hardship Fund
If you experience financial difficulty as an undergraduate student, you can apply for support from our Hardship Fund. Hardship funds are made available to UK students twice in the academic year – you’ll be informed when applications are open and allocation of funds will be agreed by the Scholarship, Bursaries and Prizes Committee.
Fee reductions
For UK and international students, you can also get 2% off your total fees if you pay annually in advance or 10% off if you pay upfront in full for an undergraduate course.
The prices shown below are for our online study mode only and do not include any scholarships.
US$8,881
a year
US$6,459
a year
US$4,440
a year
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Entry requirements for Global Healthcare Management Foundation Year
Every application is different. If you’re not sure whether you meet the entry requirements, or you have any questions, contact us for advice.
Typical offer
English language requirements
If you have two subjects at A level or equivalent you might be eligible to study Global Healthcare Management without an integrated Foundation Year.
Free iPad to support your studies
If you’re based in the UK, we’ll provide you with a complimentary iPad for your studies. It will contain everything you need to get started and you can use it throughout your course. When you graduate, it will be our gift to you.
We’re sorry we can’t make this gift available to international students studying online right now.
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Book a webinarGlobal Healthcare Management foundation course details
On this BSc Global Healthcare Management with Foundation Year, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of healthcare management, foundational business principles, and current global health issues. The Foundation Year develops your academic abilities, fosters critical thinking, and enhances adaptability, essential in today's healthcare field.
Following the Foundation Year, you'll explore healthcare management strategies, health economics, public health, and global health systems. Elective modules allow specialisation in areas like pharmaceutical innovation, health financing, AI in healthcare, and digital HR management, preparing you for a forward-thinking career in global healthcare management.
Programme specification and academic regulationThis foundation year course includes the following modules:
Core modules
Elective modules
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Career opportunities: Global Healthcare Management Foundation Year
Once you've developed your expertise in global healthcare management, you'll be ready to succeed in various healthcare sectors. As a graduate, you can look forward to exciting careers that make a real difference in people's lives. You’ll gain specialised skills for various industries, from hospitals to public health organisations. You'll also have a solid understanding of international healthcare systems and policies. This course prepares you to step into roles where you can grow, advance, and help improve patient outcomes.
Here are three potential job roles you can consider after completing your BSc (Hons) in Global Healthcare Management with Foundation Year.
Healthcare administrator
As a healthcare administrator, you'll manage everyday operations in healthcare facilities. Your work will ensure that hospitals and clinics run smoothly. This includes managing budgets, staff, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Your role will be crucial in providing high-quality healthcare services, impacting patient care and organisation efficiency.
Hospital manager
Hospital managers are vital leaders who oversee hospital departments. You'll coordinate services, implement policies, and improve patient care in this role. You'll have the opportunity to directly influence the quality of care that patients receive. As you gain experience, you can progress to higher-level positions, where you can make even more meaningful contributions to healthcare delivery.
Healthcare consultant
As a healthcare consultant, you'll advise healthcare organisations on improving efficiency and patient care. You'll analyse data and develop strategies to solve complex issues. Your insights and recommendations will be pivotal in enhancing overall healthcare system performance. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, helping many organisations provide better care to the public.
Advance your career with a Global Healthcare Management foundation course
As a graduate of this online Global Healthcare Management with Foundation Year course, you'll have exciting career opportunities. You’ll often work in multidisciplinary teams alongside professionals from diverse backgrounds, including those from our Business Management with Foundation Year or our International Management with Foundation Year courses.
Working and studying at the same time is manageable with LIBF's flexible online degrees. I can study at the weekends while maintaining my professional commitments during the week. I'm really enjoying returning to learning and know it is going to help my career. LIBF is providing more than just a degree, it's inspiring a transformation that I truly appreciate and I couldn’t be happier with my online learning experience.
Oguz A
BSc (Hons) International Management