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MSc - Master of Science
Newcastle University
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
Newcastle University
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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Our Global Public Health MSc and PGDip give you the skills and knowledge to confidently address global health challenges facing societies today.
Overview
There are many public health challenges facing societies today, including:
Global Public Health MSc addresses these issues and others. It encourages you to consider the roles of and interactions between:
You'll investigate global health challenges with a specific focus on your interests.
The United Nations and the World Health Organization have identified ways to improve health for all. These include the UN Sustainable Development Goals. To work towards universal health coverage and universal access targets, it is necessary to have an understanding of complex health interventions. You'll consider their social, political, and economic contexts.
The Global Public Health MSc is part of the Population Health Sciences Institute.
What you'll learn
You'll develop your knowledge of the varied analyses and methodologies required by:
You'll understand and critique information and practice. You'll advocate on behalf of your patients and communities.
You'll train in public health sciences. There is a detailed grounding in introductory and advanced research methods.
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a medical, health or social sciences discipline. You can also apply if you have successfully completed the fourth year of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course, or equivalent. If you have a 2.2 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,400 per year
Students from Domestic
PGDip Full time: £7,600.
£28,300 per year
Students from EU
PGDip Full time: £18,870.
£28,300 per year
Students from International
PGDip Full time: £18,870.
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