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Overview
You can craft a programme of study that suits your interests and which will help you become better global health practitioners wherever you work in the world.
The Global Health and Development programme from University College London (UCL) challenges you to understand the complex forces that shape health worldwide, by developing your understanding of the principles underlying research, policy and practice in global health, fostering critical thinking, and building transferable skills.Careers
Alumni from this MSc have pursued careers in government, NGO and for profit sectors. They have taken on roles at national and international levels as programme managers, policy advisers and advocacy leaders, researchers, advisors for Ministries of Health, consultants, programme officers etc. Others have decided to pursue a career in academia by completing a PhD after their MSc.Employability
The programme is designed to teach you how to apply different disciplinary perspectives to global health issues. The modules draw on different approaches to assessing skills and knowledge so you develop the diverse set of skills needed for work in global health. These include: presentations, team work, applying theory to practice, project management and planning, policy analysis, time management, and critical thinking.Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Concepts and Controversies in Global Health
- Research Methods and Evidence for Global Health
- Power and Politics in Global Health
- Health Systems in a Global Context
- Anthropological Perspectives on Global Health
- Climate Change and Health
- Collecting and Using Data: Essentials of Quantitative Survey Research
- Conflict, Humanitarianism and Health
- Economic Evaluation in Health Care
- Essentials of Global Child Health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
- We recommend you apply as soon as possible. The programme may remain open if places are still available and will be closed as soon as it is full or by 30 June.
Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 69
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Sustainable Development Health Sciences View 1036 other Masters in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 69
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in medicine, nursing and other allied heath professions, sciences, humanities and social sciences. Professional experience in the fields of health and development is desirable.
- An applicant whose qualifications vary from UCL standards may be admitted if evidence of an adequate academic background and work experience in an appropriate field can be shown.
Tuition Fee
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International
29000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
14100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14100 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part time
- UK: £7,050
- International: £14,500
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 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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