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Global Health at Queen's University Belfast - UCAS

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Course summary

The MPH in Global Health is intended to provide candidates with a clear understanding of global health issues and how those issues affect public health policy and practice. The MPH in Global Health programme will offer solid public health training and exposure to global health politics, policies, systems and practices through didactic teaching sessions, team-based research and presentations, and individual work-based projects or dissertations. This interdisciplinary course will help students build skills and competencies including communication, teamwork and project management. Important links will be elucidated between strengthening health systems and key Sustainable Development Goals, such as poverty reduction, gender equity, meaningful work and sustainable cities. Strategies for achieving universal health coverage and addressing inequity will be reviewed. Students undertake taught modules over two semesters. Students will be required to submit a dissertation on a pre-approved global health topic. Successful completion of the dissertation and the assessments of the taught modules will lead to award of the MPH in Global Health. Intercalated Medical and Dental Students Completing an intercalated degree will boost your CV when applying for postgraduate training. Depending on the discipline, selection panels look for completion of an additional degree, or for publications or posters. An intercalated degree gives you the opportunity to improve your chances of future success.

Modules

For more information please see http://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/global-health-mph


How to apply

International applicants

Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last 2 years. International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes. For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a public health-related subject is required. Evidence of equivalent professional qualifications (MBBS, BDS BSc or BVSc) or experience will be considered on an individual basis. Intercalating Medical and Dental Applicants: i) QUB: Intercalating medical and dental students within QUB will be considered if: a) QUB 3rd year students – must pass all 3rd year modules at first attempt achieving an overall profile of 2.1 equivalent*. b) QUB 4th year students - must pass all 3rd year modules at first attempt achieving an overall profile of 2.1 equivalent* and also pass all 4th year modules at first attempt. c) have permission to intercalate from either the Director of Medical Education or Dentistry as appropriate. ii) External: An external medical or dental student wishing to intercalate will be considered if: a) they have successfully completed all assessments at first attempt for the year in which they are applying. b) they have achieved at least an overall Upper Second Class Honours degree standard as determined by their University. c) they have permission to intercalate from their Medical or Dental School, as appropriate. iii) International: a) Applicants who are currently studying an overseas Medical (e.g. MBBS or MBChB) or Dental degree at a recognised institution acceptable to the University, may apply. b) Applicants must have passed all assessments at first attempt for the year in which they are applying, normally 3rd year for those completing a 5 year programme or 4th year for those completing a 6 year programme. c) Applicants may be required to provide details of the medical or dental curriculum they are studying in order to confirm compatibility. d) Have permission to intercalate from their Medical or Dental School, as appropriate. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 31st July 2025 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal. Please note: A deposit will be required to secure a place on this course.


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 tuition fee information relating to this course please see the University's Postgraduate Tuition Fee website - https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/postgraduate/tuition-fees/

Sponsorship information

For more information on funding and scholarships for Postgraduate study, please see http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/PostgraduateStudy/FundingandScholarships/

Global Health at Queen's University Belfast - UCAS