Introduction

Programme Objectives
This program aims to develop the skills and behaviours required for the national and international professionals working within a complex healthcare system. This course develops the knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes required to manage and lead professional healthcare workers in practice and organizations while encompassing current international, national and local healthcare priorities. Students would be able to demonstrate effectiveness and confidence in healthcare management and be adaptable in using interpersonal and communications in a wider range of situations by being proactive in healthcare management and leadership.  

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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Programme Modules

• Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Management
• Informatics and Technology in Healthcare Management
• Management and Professional Development for Healthcare Managers
• Health Economics and Policy
• Dissertation: Evaluating effective management in complex healthcare settings

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Entry Requirements

Local and International Application Entry Requirements
All applicants must be of age 18 and above, and must obtain one of the following requirements:

• A minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare related subjects OR
• MDIS Advanced Diploma in Healthcare Management OR
• Relevant polytechnic / overseas polytechnic diploma in Healthcare management or clinical/Allied health or community health (equivalent to level-5, 120 Credit foundation degree or higher national degree) with a pass grade and an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education OR
• Relevant PEI qualification in Healthcare management or clinical/Allied health or community health (equivalent to level-5, 120 Credit foundation degree or higher national degree) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education OR
• Mature candidate of 30 years old and above with 8 years of relevant work experience 

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

English Language Requirements
The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:

• C6 in English at GCE 'O' level OR
• IELTS 6.0 (with no elements lower than 5.5) OR
• MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) OR
• Pass MDIS English Placement Test OR
• Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English OR
• Equivalent

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Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Full-time: 9 Months
Part-time: 12 Months

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Fees & Funding

Fees & Structure (Local)

Application fees: S$163.50

Fees & Structure (International)
Application fees: S$490.50

Note:

• All application fees are non-refundable.
• All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
   
• Local:
• Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
• Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
• International:
• Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
• Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
• Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.