Course overview

Benefits of this course

Climate change. Non-communicable diseases. Conflicts. Unfair healthcare provision. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), solving these urgent health challenges requires a coordinated effort from the global health sector, policymakers, international agencies, and communities. Could you be part of that solution?

Join us for a thought-provoking course that draws on the research and experience of our experts. Build the knowledge you need to reduce health inequality, inequity and injustice. Explore the measures needed to protect communities of the majority and of the marginalised from global threats such as conflict, economic crises and preventable diseases.

City St George's online Global Health course combines flexibility, engagement, and cutting-edge technology to ensure students around the world can access high-quality education. You will have the flexibly to study around existing commitments and join a global community of students. You will be equipped with interdisciplinary skills to analyse and address key global health challenges.

Youll be taught by staff whose expertise covers ethics, law, philosophy, humanities, communicable and non-communicable diseases, clinical medicine, surgery, environmental epidemiology, social science, and public health. This includes, for example, an academic specialising in mental health, gender-based violence and conflict, and a veteran public health specialist formerly of the World Health Organization (WHO).

You will explore historical and contemporary issues, socioeconomic and environmental barriers and the role of policy, technology and international collaboration in reducing health disparities. Through core and elective modules, you will gain expertise in areas like migration and health, gender and sexuality, and transcultural mental health. If you pursue the MSc, you will also receive support in research methodologies and data analysis, preparing you to conduct impactful global health research.

Additionally, enrolling in this course connects you to a diverse learning community, where youll engage with students and professionals from various backgrounds. This creates opportunities for cross-cultural exchange, inter-professional learning, and networking that extend beyond your studies.

Awards

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

• Master of Science (MSc)

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

• Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for recent graduates and professionals in healthcare, policy, research, education, and humanitarian work. Its also suited for those interested in economics, anthropology, or ethics.

Specialisms

Students on the online Global Health course complete 60 credits per year. You may opt to complete the PgCert (60 credits) in one year, or the PgDip (120 credits) in two years, or the MSc (120 credits) in three years.

The structure of the online course varies depending on the level of qualification.

Teaching and assessment

We understand the challenges of studying alongside other commitments in your life and we are excited to welcome a global audience as well. To accommodate our students, we offer a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous sessions (recorded sessions and many other directed-learning activities). The vast majority (about 90%) of learning will be asynchronous meaning that you can complete the work at a time that suits you. Live classes are scheduled to accommodate students from diverse regions, including the Americas, Asia, Africa, and beyond. For those who cannot attend live, all sessions are recorded and made available for review at your convenience.