Course overview
The ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management is a 120-credit qualification for those aiming to hold managerial roles in the healthcare sector. It gives learners a deep understanding of the principles of healthcare management, including healthcare policy, finance, organisational behaviour and human resources, and develops the strategic thinking, leadership, critical thinking and ethical decision-making needed to manage healthcare services.
This qualification is graded Pass or Fail.
Mandatory units
• Leadership and Management (15 credits)
• International Healthcare Policy (15 credits)
• Managing Quality and Service Delivery (10 credits)
• Research Project (10 credits)
• Personal Leadership and Management Development (10 credits)
Optional units
• Financial Decision Making for Managers (10 credits)
• Leading Organisational Equality and Diversity (10 credits)
• Managing Finance in the Public Sector (10 credits)
• Project Management (15 credits)
• Programme Leadership (10 credits)
• Risk Management (10 credits)
• Managing Stakeholder Engagement (10 credits)
• Strategic Planning (15 credits)
• Manage Sustainability in an Organisation (15 credits)
• Human Resource Management (15 credits)
Intakes
Enrol anytime
The intakes generally are in the 1st and 3rd week of every month, but you can join anytime
Duration
26-32 weeks
Awarding Institution
ATHE
Delivery
Online / Distance Learning / Part Time
Location
Manchester, UK
Fees
£1200 + VAT (in the UK)
INR 120,000 (+18% GST (Applicable in India)
How the application process works
Apply
Fill application form
Step 1
Recieve an offer letter and invoice
Step 2
Registration and course induction Start studies
Step 3
Entry Requirements
• Learners typically need to have completed an ATHE Level 5 Diploma in a relevant field, or hold an equivalent international qualification.
• A solid foundation in management principles, ideally in a healthcare context.
• Proficiency in English, as coursework and assessments are in English.
• Prior work experience in healthcare or management is helpful but not essential.
Certification
The Diploma is issued by ATHE, the awarding organisation. Courses 4U Limited (Number 9073) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for ATHE qualifications.
See an example of the certificate issued by ATHE.

Progressions
Successful completion of the ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management provides learners the opportunity for academic progression to relevant ATHE Level 7 qualifications, such as the ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Healthcare Management, or for career progression into healthcare management roles.
Assessment
• Assignment drafts must be submitted within 1 week of the completion of the unit delivery by the lecturer.
• Submission is to be emailed to learnerwork@course4u.co.uk
• All submissions are to be done in Word Format
• You should receive an automated response that the assignment has been received
• Lecturers provide feedback within 2 weeks of submission of the draft
• Please ensure that assignment declarations are submitted with the assignments.
This will help us to track the progress of your learning journey in the course. A copy of the assessment policy can be download here. Should you have any queries, please contact me via email or phone on the below numbers.
Enrolment Process
Step 1: Complete the Online Enrolment form
Kindly upload - Proof of identity (Passport or Photo Drivers Licence), previous qualifications, CV and work experience letters if applicable for exemption or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL).
Step 2: Course 4 U will issue a Conditional Offer Letter
The offer letter has details of the Bank payment and how to make payment online via the secure sage pay system.
Step 3: Registration with awarding organisation
As the registration process is completed, several emails to set up the course logins will be sent within the hour.
Step 4: Online Induction
Induction, course discussion and demonstration to Learner Management System (LMS)
If you have further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email/phone WhatsApp +447904266921
How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online.
Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.
Ofqual Approved
Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.
Assessment
There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.
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