36 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Are you passionate about health, equity and sustainability on a global scale? The Global Health Studies programme at the University of Edinburgh offers a flexible and fully online route for you to explore the most pressing issues affecting human, animal, and environmental health worldwide.
This part-time Postgraduate Certificate is designed for professionals and graduates from diverse backgrounds, including:
- healthcare
- veterinary science
- environmental science
- public health
- international development
Whether you want to deepen your understanding, shift career direction, or build towards a masters-level qualification, this programme provides a student-centred, interdisciplinary learning experience.
You will have the freedom to tailor your studies by choosing from a wide selection of specialist courses linked to global health. Topics may include:
- global disease landscapes
- animal health
- biodiversity
- ecology and conservation
- water and sanitation
- climate change
The flexible structure allows you to complete the certificate in 12 to 36 months, and there is no requirement to study modules in a set order, making it ideal if you are balancing work and study.
Our Global Health Studies programme is rooted in real-world relevance and delivered by experienced academics engaged in cutting-edge research. You will join a diverse international community of learners and participate in online discussions that encourage collaborative learning and global perspectives. Whether you are looking to build your expertise in global health governance, One Health, or sustainable development, you will find modules that align with your personal and professional goals.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Are you passionate about health, equity and sustainability on a global scale? The Global Health Studies programme at the University of Edinburgh offers a flexible and fully online route for you to explore the most pressing issues affecting human, animal, and environmental health worldwide.
This part-time Postgraduate Certificate is designed for professionals and graduates from diverse backgrounds, including:
- healthcare
- veterinary science
- environmental science
- public health
- international development
Whether you want to deepen your understanding, shift career direction, or build towards a masters-level qualification, this programme provides a student-centred, interdisciplinary learning experience.
You will have the freedom to tailor your studies by choosing from a wide selection of specialist courses linked to global health. Topics may include:
- global disease landscapes
- animal health
- biodiversity
- ecology and conservation
- water and sanitation
- climate change
The flexible structure allows you to complete the certificate in 12 to 36 months, and there is no requirement to study modules in a set order, making it ideal if you are balancing work and study.
Our Global Health Studies programme is rooted in real-world relevance and delivered by experienced academics engaged in cutting-edge research. You will join a diverse international community of learners and participate in online discussions that encourage collaborative learning and global perspectives. Whether you are looking to build your expertise in global health governance, One Health, or sustainable development, you will find modules that align with your personal and professional goals.
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