Hello everyone. I am from Myanmar, a country from Asia. I hold Bachelor degrees in Engineering (First class honours) and Business Administration (via online from state-recognized university).


I worked in logistics and supply chain industry for a year. My goal is to work in health/pharma/biotech companies. I'm considering pursuing an MSc Health Management in the UK.


I'd like to know if I could get a proper job or have a good chance of getting employed in such sectors in the UK after my MSc, although I don't hold a relevant Bachelor degree in medicine/pharmacy/nursing, and I am not a medical professional?


Thank you very much and I hope to hear your opinions.

[Edited by Thant on Jan 30, 2023]

I don't think your undergraduate degree has a big impact if you are not looking for a clinical role.

Because healthcare is nationalised here, I think the key choice is really what sort of organisation and role you want to work in. An MSc in a specific occupational function, like logistics, would probably be more valuable than one in a vertical market, like health, even in the NHS. 

I plan to work in the UK for up to 2 years before going to Asia such as Singapore or Thailand. The organizations I am interested are; Pfizer, AstraZeneca, GSK, Merck, Urgo, and for the roles; Operations manager, Hospital/clinical manager, Project lead, etc.

Do those organisations have hospitals to manage? 
I think an MSc in operations makes sense. 
Take a look at 

How to use LinkedIn to find the best school www.find-mba.com/board/33571
 The Alliance Manchester MSc in operations looks like a good choice. This impressed me too: https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/i921/biopharmaceutical-development-industrial-placement-msc 

Thank you sir. I've just checked the programmes you mentioned. What are your opinions on MiM in regards to this case sir? I guess MSc Management at Birmingham/Reading would be desirable rather than MSc Health Management at City University London. 

I had trouble deciding between MiM and MSc Health Management earlier. Besides, I'm not quite interested in supply chain management which I realized from my 1 year of work in logistics & SCM industry.

A MiM is a good option but a MSc in a specific business function, like operations, will have better placement (other things being equal). Focus on the role you want and then see what background people have. 

Thank you for your advice sir. I will keep that in mind.