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MSc - Master of Science
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Full time
SEP
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Part time
SEP
2 years
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Do you want to make a difference to the health of people in low-resource settings? Are you passionate about social justice or looking for a qualification that will enable you to work at a senior level in health policy and practice in the UK or abroad, particularly in low and middle income settings? Our flexible and highly respected range of global health courses could be the perfect stepping stone for your career.
Global health is increasingly being framed as a major driver of development, international co-operation and diplomacy, both during and beyond outbreaks of infectious diseases such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This makes it not only a very interesting field of study, but also an incredibly important one regardless of the setting you will work in.
The MSc Global Health course will offer you a thorough grounding in this multidisciplinary field, with the opportunity to specialise your studies if you wish later on. The course can be studied full or part-time.
Why QMU?
Unique academic institution: The Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) at QMU offers a range of postgraduate courses aimed specifically at those who wish to work in health policy and practice, particularly in low and middle income settings.
Make a difference to your career and to others' lives: 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 assist in improving the lives of the most vulnerable people in the world, whether that be overseas or locally in Scotland. You will develop a strong understanding of current global health and development issues and will equip yourself with the tools you need to forge positive change locally, nationally or internationally.
Access to expertise and industry connections: You will learn from?experienced figures in the field?and make connections that could last your whole working life. 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.
Join us on our compassion mission: Our work at IGHD addresses the health and wellbeing of those in greatest need, whether that?be?vulnerable populations in Scotland or those living in low or middle income countries.??
Wide ranging teaching and research expertise: Our teaching and?research expertise?spans multiple aspects of global health and development.?These range?from health financing, support to fragile and conflict-affected settings,?to refugee integration and child protection.?
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,200 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is for 2023/24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024/25 year entry.
£17,000 per year
Students from EU
The mentioned fee is for 2023/24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024/25 year entry.
£17,000 per year
Students from International
The mentioned fee is for 2023/24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024/25 year entry.
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