Overview

The Global Health and Management MSc at the University of Aberdeen provides students with a comprehensive understanding of emerging concepts and practices within the global health sector. This interdisciplinary programme explores how health systems intersect with complex social, economic, and political factors. Students develop the critical skills necessary to engage with contemporary debates and contribute to meaningful health improvements worldwide.

Why Global Health and Management at the University of Aberdeen?

• Study at the Foresterhill Health Campus, one of Europe's largest clinical complexes, featuring a major teaching hospital and the Rowett Institute.
• Benefit from the combined expertise of the Institute of Applied Health Sciences and the University of Aberdeen Business School.
• Learn from world-class research-active academics and qualified clinicians within a leading UK medical school.
• Access extensive international research networks and professional links with non-governmental organisations and donor agencies.
• Engage in hands-on practical sessions and interdisciplinary learning alongside a diverse cohort of global students.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 23000 per year
• National fee: GBP 11100 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Applied Statistics
• Global Health
• Epidemiology
• Health Systems and Policy Research
• Global Health Issues and Challenges
• Managing Change
• Qualitative Health Research
• Research Design
• Women’s Health in A Global Setting

Careers with Global Health and Management

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional roles within national and international health and development organisations. The programme equips students for careers in local or regional health policy, planning, and administration. Many alumni secure positions in monitoring and evaluation, technical assistance, or consultancy for global agencies.

Opportunities also exist in advisory and advocacy roles with multilateral organisations, donor agencies, and civil society groups. For those interested in academia, the degree provides a strong foundation for research in social and health sciences, including epidemiology and health systems research. The optional work-based placement further enhances employability by providing real-world experience in the UK or overseas.