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MSc/PGCert/PGDip Global Health

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Full time | Falmer and the University of Sussex | 1 year | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Health Studies

Course Summary

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.Key areas of studyDeterminants of health and ill-health in a globalised worldGlobal burden and management of disease and injuryMigration, asylum, and global healthClimate change, disasters, and global healthGlobal health policy, institutions, and politicsNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs)Health, poverty and developmentGlobal mental healthEmerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistanceImpact of conflict and violence on healthResearch methods and critical appraisalEconomic evaluation of healthcareEpidemiological conceptsEssential statistics for health and medical research

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

A first or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in any global health-related subject (e.g., development studies, anthropology, nursing, political sciences, geography, psychology, biomedical sciences, etc.). The course is very multidisciplinary, if unsure whether your undergraduate degree is relevant, please contact us.

OR

Applicants with a 2:2 degree or other international higher education (HE) qualification with relevant global health experience will be considered on an individual basis.

OR

Successful completion of at least three years basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits).

University information

The University of Brighton is a strong choice for postgraduate students looking to develop their professional careers, whether by advancing to the next level or changing the direction of their work entirely. Brighton has been rated 58th in the UK for research quality according to Complete University Guide 2026. Brighton has a lively academic community of around 3,000 postgraduate students, studying a wide range of subject areas, and working...more