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Overview
This International Health course from University of Leeds gives you the skills to help achieve international development goals and reduce the burden of diseases borne by people in low and middle-income countries.
Course highlights
Develop your understanding of international health issues, systems and programmes and policies.
Analyse factors that cause inequalities in health status, resources and access to health information and services.
Work with and research diverse populations, geo-political environments and health systems.
Benefit from an international learning environment, with fellow-professionals from a range of countries and areas of expertise.
At Leeds, you’ll also have the opportunity (dependent on travel restrictions) to take part in a study visit to Geneva, attending workshops and meetings with various health-related UN and other international organisations.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme have gone into a range of careers, including:
- working for major international NGOs
- working in national-level research organisations
- undertaking further postgraduate research
The Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development has taught international health and development courses at Leeds for over 40 years and so has a large alumni network of health professionals in senior positions around the world.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Qualitative Health Research
- Key Issues in International Health
- Policy for Health and Development
- Research Project in International Health
- Programmatic Responses to Key Issues in International Health
- Health Systems
- Statistics for Health Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 1772 other Masters in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a health-related discipline or equivalent qualification. If your degree is in a non-health related discipline, your application will be considered but is less likely to be successful unless you have significant relevant experience.
- Alternatively, a diploma in a health-related discipline together with at least three years’ relevant experience.
- We will give preference to candidates with work or study experience in areas related to international health.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Leeds
637 - 1103 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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