Overview

Public Health from Queen Margaret University this complex public health landscape requires innovative and effective practice that focus on preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health.

Key facts

Unique academic institution: The Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) at QMU offers a range of postgraduate courses designed for those who wish to work in health policy and practice, addressing health inequities from local communities to global settings. Our researchers are at the forefront of health policy and systems research, and we are known for informing and influencing policy and practice in low- and middle-income countries and fragile settings.
Transform careers and communities: Our courses put a strong focus on the social aspects of health and on health systems strengthening from a community-based perspective. They will equip you to work on improving health outcomes for communities facing significant challenges internationally, nationally, and locally. You will develop a strong understanding of current global health and development issues and challenges, and you will gain the tools you need to forge positive change.
Access to expertise and industry connections: You will learn from leading experts in global health and build lasting professional relationships. At IGHD we work directly with ministries of health, international and national organisations and local communities to develop real solutions to health and development problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Dissertation
Community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Musselburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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.
International students: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19860 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8860 GBP / year

≈ 8860 GBP / year

Funding

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