18Mar
PostgraduateCourse summary
A pioneering masters jointly offered by the University of Birmingham and Leiden University, combines world-class expertise to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to address global health challenges effectively. This programme is designed to meet emerging health needs by focusing on Population Health Management - a concept endorsed by WHO and the NHS. You’ll learn to target healthcare resources effectively in diverse socioeconomic and healthcare contexts, improving population health outcomes. What makes this course different? This course takes a distinctive approach by emphasising Population Health Management, preparing you to design personalised care in resource-limited settings. By integrating modules from both universities and providing exposure to UK and Dutch healthcare systems, you’ll gain a unique perspective that will broaden your ability to tackle diverse health challenges. You’ll be ready to confront the most critical health issues, such as disease prevention and reducing health disparities.
- This is the first programme in the world to offer a Masters in International Population Health Management.
- Delivered by academics from France, Italy, Hungary, Germany and Spain, offering an international perspective on health inequalities and how to address them.
- You’ll learn to analyse the large amounts of data available to identify those most at risk, and optimise resource allocation to where it’s needed most.
Modules
In Birmingham, 10-credit modules run over one week, and 20-credit modules over two weeks. Most content is delivered face-to-face, with some online materials to support additional learning. Assessments are typically due four to six weeks after module completion. In The Hague, modules span four weeks: the first two weeks are online with structured meetings and group work, the third week is face-to-face on campus, and the final week is dedicated to completing all assessments. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.
How to apply
International applicants
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to: -TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing. -Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills. -Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. -LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill. If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
Entry requirements
2:1 Honours degree in a subject relevant to public and population health, including most biological sciences. Applications are also welcome from medical students in the UK who wish to intercalate.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT