Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: One year
The MSc in Global Health equips students with the expertise and transferable skills needed to tackle pressing global health issues. You’ll critically analyse global health problems, explore inequalities, and learn how to address complex challenges through capacity building, community engagement, partnerships, research, and education.
The course covers a range of modules, including Introduction to Global Health, Researching Global Health, Leading Sustainable Change, Interventions in Global Health, and a Global Health Dissertation. Delivered by a passionate team with expertise in fields such as psychology, sociology, nutrition, biomedical science, mental health, and community development, the course offers a rich, interdisciplinary learning experience.
We provide tailored academic and non-academic support to enhance your experience. This includes creative learning tools, academic booster sessions, personal tutoring, and pastoral care, all designed to support your journey during and after the course.
A 2.2 honours degree or equivalent. Relevant degrees include, but are not confined to, the following:
Social Sciences (Geography, economics, political sciences, Sociology, anthropology, cultural studies)
Humanities (History, Law, Philosophy)
Behavioural Sciences
Health Sciences (Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Doctors, Dentistry, Nutrition, Homeopathy, Veterinary, Public Health and Epidemiology)
Allied health (Physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, Optometry)
Applications are welcome from mature candidates who do not meet the minimum entry requirements , but have relevant work experience and evidence of prior learning. Each application will be judged on its merits
A personal statement that demonstrates your interest in the course with a strong commitment to working in the broad field of Global Health
Applicants choosing to be involved with the volunteering opportunities within the programme will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check. Overseas student will also need to submit a Criminal Records Certificate from their home country prior to arrival in the UK.
The Global Health postgraduate course is an ideal progression opportunity for graduates from a range of courses such as Health and Wellbeing in Society, Psychology, Nutrition, Biomedical Science, Youth Work and Community Development or those wishing to work in or already working in global health settings.
Progression opportunities after the course can include, but are not limited to:
Health Policy/evaluation
Advocacy
Health Education
Community/Health Research
Engagement in patient and public involvement
Health forum coordination
Health campaigning and fundraising
Health promotion
Paid trainee schemes /internships
Humanitarian roles
Further study
This is not a clinical course and does not lead to a recognised professional qualification like for example, Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.
Introduction to Global Health
Researching Global Health
Leading Sustainable Change in Global Health
Interventions in Global Health
Global Health Dissertation
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