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Health Services Management PgDip

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    9 Months

Course summary

Designed for those interested in pursuing or enhancing their careers in health service management at all levels, from general practice to large hospital organisations in the private healthcare sector, charity organisations, and the pharmaceutical industry at local, national, and global levels. Aims to train students to provide safe, high-quality care through effective organisation and management. Delivered in conjunction with the Adam Smith Business School, which holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS and has 40 years of experience delivering management and leadership courses as part of its MBA. Explore management, marketing and leadership skills in contemporary health service organisations. Learn how to deal with the pressure of developing services, changing policies and ever changing demands of senior management positions. Understand how to motivate teams, transform services to meet changing demands and promote caring environments. As the health care environment is constantly changing you will be encouraged to demonstrate adaptable, creative, analytical and innovative attributes. Classes are interactive, striking the right balance between tuition and discussion. Throughout the year we will host a series of social, networking and guest speaker events, including senior managers in the NHS, to enhance your learning experience.Suitable for those working in a range of settings including public, private and not for profit health service environments. You may already be a health professional and wish to develop your leadership skills to further your organisations values or be looking to develop linkages across the health and social care sector. Alternatively, you may be new to management and health service organisations but wish to engage in a role where your values and compassion can facilitate social change.

Application deadline

21/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 2,356month

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
Meet students from across the university with over 350 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available before starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    16th out of 59 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    195 92%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    7th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    42nd

    1

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