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Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 5 years flexible
The MSc in Global Health and Development is a multidisciplinary programme (drawing on epidemiology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, economics, political science and government, gender studies, critical theory etc.) that provides comprehensive training in how to address the world’s most complex and pressing health issues with an emphasis on low- and middle-income countries.
You are provided with foundational training in the critical evaluation of research evidence, health systems strengthening, and global health policy. The programme’s extensive range of optional modules offers the opportunity to tailor the MSc to your desired areas of specialisation whether you are interested in research and evaluation, policy formulation, advocacy, or the implementation of global health programmes in resource-limited settings.
This programme takes a unique cross-disciplinary approach to global health and attracts students from a range of academic and professional backgrounds.
Who this course is for
Graduates of this programme include students from more than 70 countries and from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds including development practitioners, medical doctors, nurses, researchers and non-governmental organisation workers. This increases opportunities to learn from other students’ skills and experiences.
Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in medicine, nursing and other allied heath professions, sciences, humanities and social sciences. Professional experience in the fields of health and development is desirable. An applicant whose qualifications vary from UCL standards may be admitted if evidence of an adequate academic background and work experience in an appropriate field can be shown.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.
The programme is designed to teach you how to apply different disciplinary perspectives to global health issues. The modules draw on different approaches to assessing your skills and knowledge in order to develop the diverse set of skill needed for work in global health, including: presentations, teamwork, applying theory to practice, project management and planning, policy analysis, time management, and critical thinking. These skills are relevant for a wide range of careers within global health, including: research and evaluation, policy formulation and advocacy, and programme planning and implementation.
Employability
Alumni from the MSc in Global Health and Development have pursued careers in government, NGO and for-profit sectors. They have taken on roles at national and international levels as programme managers, policy advisers and advocacy leaders, researchers, advisors for Ministries of Health, consultants, programme officers, and so on. Others have decided to pursue a career in academia by completing a PhD after their MSc.
The MSc in Global Health and Development alumni network is global, dynamic, and continuously expanding. The alumni network provides the chance for students to engage and interact with leaders in global health throughout the academic year in a number of networking and social events.
Compulsory modules
Optional 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.
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