Overview

The Global Health MSc at King's College London will equip you with the knowledge and skills to critically reflect on health and healthcare across the world and the opportunity to apply this knowledge with supported practical experience in an international context.

The Global Health MSc takes an innovative approach to teaching by providing an interdisciplinary foundation in health and social sciences alongside providing you with the opportunity to specialise in Global Surgery.

This applied approach will enable you to reflect on theoretical and ethical debates and assess their relevance to the realities of fieldwork using case studies. You will have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field and share their knowledge and experiences of working in healthcare, development and humanitarian settings. This course is made up of optional and required modules totalling 180 credits, with 60 credits coming from a dissertation based on your specialised area of study.

Key benefits

The Global Health faculty has strong links with international partners, creating exciting opportunities for field research.

Course offers a broad range of global health expertise – from the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy to the four health schools and the three partner NHS Foundation Trusts.

Advanced teaching delivered through an innovative combination of interactive small group work, film, practical classroom tasks and a focus on skills in critical thinking and analysis.

Enables the development of a strong interdisciplinary foundation in global health.

Specifically designed to focus on specialist training, to network with relevant NGOs at an early stage and to meet the needs of people working in international agencies, humanitarian organisations and NGOs.

Opportunity to specalise in Global Surgery with our Global Surgery pathway

Career prospects

This programme provides high quality graduate training for students seeking employment in the global health sector in high and low income countries, in humanitarian emergency settings, and in policy making, research and advocacy roles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Burden of Disease

International Development & Health

Health Systems and Policy

Conflict & Health

Global Health in Local Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

BSc/BA degree with 2:1 honours degree in an appropriate discipline.

Please submit a one-page (maximum) personal statement with your application.

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.

One reference is required, professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.

You may also wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application.

Tuition Fees

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35800 GBP / year

≈ 35800 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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