Global Health MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Sussex |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,580 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Join our innovative MSc in Global Health, designed for individuals passionate about tackling health disparities and improving healthcare systems worldwide. Delivered by world-leading experts, this dynamic programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to drive positive change in diverse global contexts. The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers key areas such as epidemiology, health economics, health policy, and health systems. Opportunities for hands-on experience through research projects and practice-oriented teaching prepares graduates to pursue careers in international health organizations, NGOs, research institutions and government agencies. Whether you're a recent graduate, intercalating student or a professional looking to advance your career, this course will empower you to make a meaningful difference in the world of global health.


  • Expert-led Teaching: Learn from renowned academics, researchers and practitioners who are currently shaping global health policies and practices.
  • Global Impact: Gain the tools to address the world’s most pressing health challenges, from pandemics, inequalities in healthcare access and decolonising global health.
  • Flexible Learning: Choose between full-time or part-time learning offered in manageable blocks or take a single module, allowing you to balance your education with family and professional commitments.
  • Broad and In-depth Learning: Opportunity to take modules from three institutions including the renowned Institute for Development Studies

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Join our innovative MSc in Global Health, designed for individuals passionate about tackling health disparities and improving healthcare systems worldwide. Delivered by world-leading experts, this dynamic programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to drive positive change in diverse global contexts. The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers key areas such as epidemiology, health economics, health policy, and health systems. Opportunities for hands-on experience through research projects and practice-oriented teaching prepares graduates to pursue careers in international health organizations, NGOs, research institutions and government agencies. Whether you're a recent graduate, intercalating student or a professional looking to advance your career, this course will empower you to make a meaningful difference in the world of global health.


  • Expert-led Teaching: Learn from renowned academics, researchers and practitioners who are currently shaping global health policies and practices.
  • Global Impact: Gain the tools to address the world’s most pressing health challenges, from pandemics, inequalities in healthcare access and decolonising global health.
  • Flexible Learning: Choose between full-time or part-time learning offered in manageable blocks or take a single module, allowing you to balance your education with family and professional commitments.
  • Broad and In-depth Learning: Opportunity to take modules from three institutions including the renowned Institute for Development Studies

Admission Requirements

6.5+
3.3+

A first or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in any global health-related subject (e.g., development studies, anthropology, nursing, political sciences, geography, psychology, biomedical sciences, etc.). The course is very multidisciplinary, if unsure whether your undergraduate degree is relevant, please contact us.


OR


Applicants with a 2:2 degree or other international higher education (HE) qualification with relevant global health experience will be considered on an individual basis.


OR


Successful completion of at least three years’ basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits).


For international students an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or above is required, with no less than 6 in each section. You can still submit your application pending IELTS results and any offer made will be subject to meeting the IELTS requirement. We encourage you to discuss with the course team your IELTS scores once you receive them even if lower than the required scores. Nationals of majority English speaking countries may be exempt from completing an English test. 


In cases where you can show evidence that you signed up for a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Sussex or the University of Brighton, we will also consider accepting you. See below the pre-sessional requirement scores for the two courses. 

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,030 GBP
International
22,580 GBP

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