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Overview
Key facts
The Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) at QMU offers a range of awards which are aimed at those who wish to work in health policy and practice, particularly in low and middle income settings.
Additionally, the MSc Global Health courses and modules at the Queen Margaret University will better prepare students to assist in improving the lives of the most vulnerable people in the world, whether that be overseas or locally in Scotland.
Careers
Former IGHD students work in a variety of settings where a social development understanding informs approaches to health. Examples of positions filled by IGHD graduates include: Health Advisor for Save the Children UK, Senior Co-ordinator for International Operations with Partners in Health, Policy Development Officer in the Scottish NGO sector, Public Health Policy Workers for First Nation’s communities in Canada, humanitarian worker with Islamic Relief.
Others have taken internships with organizations such as the WHO on graduation, while others have progressed to doctoral studies.
As a graduate of the MSc Global Health you will be well equipped for employment as a global health practitioner, senior health manager or policy maker working in, or advising regarding, a developing country or one in economic transition.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Global Health and Social Policy;
- Researching Global Health and Development;
- Global Public Health;
- Health Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 450 other Masters in Health Administration in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6
Other requirements
General requirements
A UK honours degree or equivalent from a relevant subject area (arts, humanities, health or social sciences). Students without an honours degree may be considered if they have other relevant qualifications and/or appropriate work experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
16500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7200 GBP per year during 12 months.
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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