Global Health at University of Sussex - UCAS

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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 STUDY

  • Determinants of health and ill-health in a globalised world
  • Global burden and management of disease and injury
  • Migration, asylum, and global health
  • Climate change, disasters, and global health
  • Global health policy, institutions, and politics
  • Access to medicines
  • Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)
  • Health, poverty and development
  • Global mental health
  • Emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance
  • Impact of conflict and violence on health
  • Research practice in global contexts
  • Economic evaluation of healthcare
  • Epidemiological concepts
  • Essential Statistics for Health and Medical Research
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.

Assessment method

Assessment is by a combination of unseen written exams, term papers, oral presentation and dissertations.


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 with relevant global health experience will be considered on individual basis. OR Successful completion of at least three years’ basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits). For international students an IELTS (Academic) score of 7 or above is required, with no less than 6.5 in each section. You can still submit your application pending IELTS results and any offer made will be subject to meeting the IELTS requirement. We encourage you to discuss with the course team your IELTS scores once you receive them even if lower than the required scores. Nationals of majority English speaking countries may be exempt from completing an English test. If shortlisted for the course, we will invite you to a friendly, informal online chat to get to know you and your interests further, and to give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the MSc.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £7650 Year 1
England £7650 Year 1
Northern Ireland £7650 Year 1
Scotland £7650 Year 1
Wales £7650 Year 1
International £14490 Year 1

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2024/25.

Global Health at University of Sussex - UCAS