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Full time | Brighton and Sussex Medical School | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Health Studies

Course Summary

ABOUT THE COURSE

This innovative MSc in Global Health offers a stimulating and vibrant programme delivered by world leading experts, empowering you to kick-start a successful career in the field of global health policy, research and practice.

The degree combines four compulsory core modules with a variety of optional modules, allowing you to focus on areas relevant to your work and professional interests.

The course also allows students who do not have enough time to complete the full MSc to enrol on our PGDip in Global Health, PGCert in Global Health or individual modules. Credits earned can be used in the future towards completing the full MSc.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Our interactive, student-centred approach equips you with solid knowledge in the field of Global Health by bringing together theory and practice. The degree can be completed full-time in 1 year, or part-time over 2 years.

Our block scheduling allows you to focus on one module at a time allowing you to engage with the subject with reduced distraction. It also supports a better life-study balance, enabling you to better schedule other responsibilities such as work and family if needed.

In-person delivery maximises opportunities for learning using our popular interactive classroom sessions. This is augmented with online delivery when necessary, building on the very positive feedback from students who enjoyed online teaching delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our approach supports students in developing independent learning skills as well as transferable skills such as critical appraisal, communication, presentation skills, planning, problem-solving and teamwork, among others.

Modules

This module introduces students to the spectrum of disease, injury and disability found across the world, focusing on the most prevalent diseases globally. It explores the existing control measures and the actors involved in order to develop students? ability to understand and critically approach the strategies used to prevent and manage disease and disability, both globally and locally. This module is lead by Dr Anne Gatuguta, Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Global Health.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,030

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,580

Entry requirements

Good first degree in a relevant subject