4 Amazing Careers With a Master’s in Global Health Policy or Health and International Development

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If you’re interested in developing the expertise and skillset needed to combat injustices on both a local and global scale, the Master’s in Global Health Policy, or Master’s in Health and International Development at LSE may be perfect for you. LSE offers a number of master’s programs which are dedicated to exploring and understanding some of the largest global challenges the world is facing at the moment.

Many of LSE’s health policy graduates and international development graduates have gone onto enjoy employment in more than 90 countries worldwide across a range of industries, including NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and INGOs (international non-governmental organizations), government departments, consulting firms, pharmaceutical and medical devices industries, and national health services.

Using data from Prospects, we’ve listed below some of the careers you could pursue with a master’s in global health policy, or a master’s in health and international development.

Although it may be an unpredictable and diverse sector to work in, a career as an international global health and development worker can be a highly rewarding experience. You could be responsible for providing aid and assistance to those affected by either natural or manmade disasters in developing countries and communities.

You could also be involved with helping develop policies and programs to improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. Your job role may vary largely between fundraising, carrying out relief work, liaising with local agencies and authorities, and collaborating with others to set up long-term sustainable solutions for whichever country you’re based in.

Just as the job itself can be unpredictable, so can the pay. Salaries as an international health development worker can vary tremendously depending on your experience, skillset, where you’re based, and the organization you work for.

A degree is almost always necessary, and so the Master’s in Health and International Development or Master’s in Global Health Policy at LSE should help you get on the right career path. It should also go without saying that substantial work experience will give you and your CV an incredible boost.