Overview

The Global Health MSc course is a new and innovative learning opportunity offering a balanced blend of knowledge and skills in regard to addressing global health challenges and public health issues. Underpinned by the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the course will provide opportunities for you to develop transferable skills to apply for careers working with global communities both internationally and in the UK.

Students will undertake a range of modules including: Introduction to Global Health, Critical Issues in Global Health, Global Health skills, Researching Global Health and Global Health Dissertation. The course will be delivered by staff with expertise from a range of backgrounds including both practice and research.

The course will provide opportunities for students to acquire interdisciplinary skills, providing them with the tools to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. To enable students to further develop their skills, they may have opportunities for volunteering (subject to availability) with diverse communities both nationally and globally through DMU Local and DMU Square Mile

Key features

  • Flexible study options allow students to learn at a level suitable to their needs

  • Benefit from an experienced teaching team with backgrounds in psychology, sociology, nutrition, biomedical science, mental health and community development; helping to broaden students’ perspective of Global Health research and practice

  • The course will provide opportunities for students to acquire interdisciplinary skills, providing them with the tools to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Students may have opportunities for work experience with diverse communities both nationally and globally through DMU Local and DMU Square Mile

MSc Award
September Start
Full-time, Part-time Study Mode
1 - 2 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

  • A 2.2 honours degree or equivalent. Relevant degrees include, but are not confined to, the following:
  • social sciences
  • behavioural science
  • nursing
  • geography
  • public health
  • allied health
  • health sciences
  • Applications are welcome from mature candidates who do not meet the minimum entry requirements , but have relevant work experience and evidence of prior learning. Each application will be judged on its merits

  • A personal statement that demonstrates your interest in the course with a strong commitment to working in the broad field of Global Health

There may be volunteering opportunities available as part of the course, and while many of these are readily accessible, some might include working with vulnerable groups, including children. 

Applicants choosing to be involved with the volunteering opportunities within the programme will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check. Overseas student will also need to submit a Criminal Records Certificate from their home country prior to arrival in the UK.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

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