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Healthcare Facilities MSc

London, Bloomsbury

Want to make your mark as a leader in healthcare buildings’ planning, management and design? Join this one-year MSc at UCL’s top ranked Bartlett School for Sustainable Construction to develop the skills to improve one of society’s most vital resources. 

UK students International students
Study mode
UK tuition fees (2026/27)
£21,500
£10,750
Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
Overseas tuition fees (2026/27)
£39,200
£19,600
Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
Duration
1 calendar year
2 calendar years
5 calendar years
Programme starts
September 2026
Applications accepted
Applicants who require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 26 Jun 2026
Applications close at 5pm UK time

Applications open

Applicants who do not require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 28 Aug 2026
Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Entry requirements

The normal minimum qualifications are a 2:1 Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. As the programme is designed to enhance the knowledge base of practitioners in healthcare it is desirable for candidates to have some knowledge, demonstrable competence, and a skill set related to healthcare practice, policy, A second acceptable qualification is a second-class Bachelor's degree or lower, with substantial knowledge, demonstrable competence, and a skill set related to management, policy, investment, or design practice in healthcare investment, design, or management, in addition to their academic qualification.

The English language level for this course is: Level 1

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

Healthcare is critical for the sustainability of society and is one of the world’s largest industries. This specialist master's offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to planning, managing and designing healthcare facilities to meet the needs of a growing population.

Throughout the year, you’ll delve into the challenges facing healthcare real estate provision and operation, and gain a deep understanding of global healthcare policies, service delivery systems and cultural perspectives.  

The course covers the interrelated aspects of creating, renovating and overseeing healthcare environments, including the many stages of decision making and stakeholder relevance. You'll explore topics across primary care, hospitals and specialist facilities, long-term care, systems and technologies, digitalisation, real estate and finance – and hone key problem-solving and communication skills along the way.  

A key component of the course is working on real-world scenarios in collaboration with the NHS, healthcare trusts and architecture and planning companies – to deepen your knowledge and prepare you for the challenges of the field.

Working with UCL’s well-regarded academics, you’ll tailor your learning to your interests and future career goals, build your network within and beyond the university, and gain the confidence to succeed as an effective collaborator and decision maker in this complex area. 

Who this course is for

This course is for students who want to focus their career on improving or innovating healthcare facilities, whether in the area of healthcare planning, architecture, engineering, real estate, facilities management or construction.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

Top ranking 
For the third year running, UCL’s Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment was ranked #1 in the world for ‘Architecture and Built Environment’ (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025). You’ll study alongside UCL’s globally renowned academics, industry experts coming from the NHS, real estate, government, the European Investment Bank, major design firms.  

In-depth knowledge  
Develop in-depth understanding of one of the most critical components of healthcare: the built environment, and the complexities of innovating and managing existing or future healthcare facilities.

Robust skills for a challenging field 
Equip yourself with the collaborative, communication, decision-making and project management skills to lead and succeed in your career.

Industry insights 
Visit world-class healthcare buildings and learn from industry professionals to gain real-world insights into architecture, planning, design, delivery and management of healthcare facilities.

Compelling career and networking support 
Tap into a range of career services, both through the School and wider university, including networking events, career workshops and internship opportunities.   
London location 
Study in one of the most connected cities in the world, home to world-class healthcare facilities. Be part of a dynamic and vibrant learning environment, enriched by the city's diverse healthcare, architecture and construction industries.  

The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction is a global centre for excellence for sustainable construction, environmental practices and real estate. Find out more about the benefits of studying at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

The foundation of your career

This course will equip you with the practical skills, in-depth knowledge and network connections to work at the forefront of the complex field of healthcare facilities development, innovation or management.  

UCL’s close links with the NHS, healthcare trusts, healthcare architecture and planning companies, architectural and construction firms, and international healthcare providers will give you real-world insights to take forward in your chosen area.  

91.7% of Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Surveys 2017-22).

Top industry sectors for Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction graduates in work are construction, built environment and property (34.9% of graduates); accountancy and financial services (24.4%); manufacturing (6.9%); IT, technology and telecommunications (5.1%); and consultancy (4.8%).

Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction graduates are working in 43 countries around the world.  

Discover how our Healthcare Facilities MSc graduates are making an impact — read their stories here: 
Student and alumni experiences

Employability

Shifts in demographics and advances in technologies are leading to rapid changes in how healthcare facilities are developed. Employers are looking for skilled professionals who can collaborate effectively to plan and manage complex environments, drawing on the latest thinking in areas such as healthcare planning, therapeutic environments, patient-centred care, inclusive design.  

The knowledge and skills you develop on this course will put you in an excellent position to support or lead healthcare infrastructure projects across all areas of the sector.

Networking

You’ll have regular opportunities to connect, collaborate and build professional contacts as part of your master’s.  

  • Build your professional network with students and academics within and beyond the faculty at research seminars, workshops and regular social events, organised through the programme and School. 
  • Take part in careers events at the Bartlett, including CV and interview skills sessions, a dedicated Careers Fair, site visits and an alumni panel event. UCL Careers also runs regular careers fairs and practical sessions on careers advice. 
  • Meet UCL alumni to hear about their experiences and how the course has helped them move forward in their careers. 

Teaching and learning

The course is seminar-based with an emphasis on case study and problem-based learning. This is supported through readings and class exercises in the taught modules. 

Assignments are mostly individual essays and potentially combined with group work and individual presentations. The dissertation is an independent piece of research supported by tutorials.   

Across the academic year, full-time students can typically expect around 13-16 contact hours per teaching week through a mixture of lectures, seminars, and practical workshops. Please note that these hours are an estimate and actual contact hours can vary widely depending on each student’s individual module choices.

Outside of directed teaching, full-time students typically study the equivalent of a full-time job, approximately 21-24 hours, using their remaining time for self-directed study and completing coursework assignments.

For a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip), students undertake four 15-credit modules and a 60-credit dissertation or eight 15-credit modules. For a Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert), students undertake four 15-credit modules. Three modules are particular to healthcare and one is more broadly real estate.

For a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip), students undertake four 15-credit modules and a 60-credit dissertation or eight 15-credit modules. For a Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert), students undertake four 15-credit modules.Three modules are particular to healthcare and one is more broadly real estate.

Modules

Over the course of one year, students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits: 120 taught credits and 60 dissertation credits. The course consists of eight compulsory modules: four more widely applicable core modules (60 credits), four specialist healthcare related modules (60 credits), and a research problem centred dissertation (60 credits). 

Over the course of two years, students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits: 120 taught credits and 60 dissertation credits. The course consists of eight compulsory modules: four more widely applicable core modules (60 credits), four specialist healthcare related modules (60 credits), and a research problem centred dissertation (60 credits).  

In case of MSc part-time studying, students take any four of the compulsory modules in Year One, the remaining four compulsory modules and the dissertation module in Year Two. 

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits: 120 taught credits and 60 dissertation credits. The course consists of eight compulsory modules: four more widely applicable core modules (60 credits), four specialist healthcare related modules (60 credits), and a research problem centred dissertation (60 credits).  

In case of MSc modular-flexible studying, students need to complete all eight compulsory modules and the dissertation module over the 5-year period. 

Compulsory modules











Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits: 120 taught credits and 60 dissertation credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Healthcare Facilities. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Healthcare Facilities. Upon successful completion of 60 credits, you will be awarded a PG Cert in Healthcare Facilities.

Accessibility

The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you're unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.

Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time Part-time
Tuition fees (2026/27) £21,500 £10,750
Tuition fees (2026/27) £39,200 £19,600

Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.

Postgraduate Taught students benefit from a cohort guarantee, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Where the course is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.

Additional costs

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of UK, a fee deposit will be charged at 2.5% of the first year fee.

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of Overseas, a fee deposit will be charged at 10% of the first year fee.

For modular/flexible offer holders with a fee status classification of UK, a £350 deposit will be charged.

For modular/flexible offer holders with a fee status classification of Overseas, a £500 deposit will be charged.

There is no fee deposit required for PG Dip and PG Cert applicants.

Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.

Beyond owning your own laptop, there is no requirement to purchase specific books or equipment for this course. Sometimes certain books or reading resources may be recommended but not required.   

For in-person teaching, UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2025. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.

Funding your studies

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Any additional funding available from The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment Faculty Office are advertised on the respective websites.

In our faculty, The Bartlett Promise Scholarship aims to enable students from backgrounds underrepresented in the built environment to pursue master's studies. Please see the UK Master's scholarship and Sub-Saharan Africa Master's scholarship pages for more information on eligibility criteria, selection process and FAQs.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

See all the ways you can fund your studies

UCL East London Scholarship

CLOSED FOR 25/26 ENTRY
Value: Tuition fees plus £16,000 stipend ()
Criteria Based on financial need
Eligibility: UK

Next steps

There is an application processing fee for this course of £90 for online applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

  • Why you want to study Healthcare Facilities at graduate level.
  • Why you want to study Healthcare Facilities at UCL
  • What particularly attracts you to the chosen course
  • How your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging course
  • Where you would like to go professionally with your degree

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this course match what the course will deliver.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate courses (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2026-2027

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