Program Overview

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Global Health (online) PGCert

Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Global Health is an intensive 8-month program designed to develop the skills most valued by organizations across global health and NGO roles. This program explores the key theory and policy development aspects of global health, setting students on the path to shaping the future of global health.

Course Highlights

• Gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Global Health from a World Top 100 University, ranked 22nd globally for Development Studies (QS World Rankings 2026).
• Strengthen your network with opportunities to connect with global health leaders.
• Benefit from a flexible, 100% online degree while studying with a renowned Russell Group university.
• Gain firsthand experience of the latest trends, emerging challenges, and cutting-edge innovations from global health leaders.

Exclusive Insights from Global Health Leaders

Students will gain exclusive access to interviews, expert insights, and podcasts featuring globally recognized leaders in public health. These contributors come from major international organizations, leading NGOs, and top universities worldwide.

Who is the Global Health PGCert for?

The PGCert in Global Health is ideal for:

• Public health and policy professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and skillset.
• Individuals seeking a shorter, career-focused qualification without the commitment of a full Master's degree.
• Social Sciences graduates, healthcare workers, and policy and international relations experts looking to gain a wider knowledge of global health practices.
• Environmental and sustainability professionals, researchers, and academics.

Course Details and Modules

Foundation Carousel

The program consists of four 15-credit taught modules, each typically studied over eight weeks, allowing students to complete their qualification in just eight months. Students will take three modules from the full MSc program's Foundation Carousel and then, once completed, select a further fourth module from the MSc's Development Carousel.

Global Health Systems and Challenges (15 credits)

Introduction to the concepts of Global Health Systems and challenges faced by Global and National Actors involved in policy development to support the provision of national health services.

Global Health Governance and Policy (15 credits)

Explore the structures, actors, and conceptual approaches that shape global health governance. Analyze the roles of key organizations, partnerships, and paradigms in addressing global health challenges.

Environment, Climate and Health (15 credits)

Gain in-depth knowledge about the role that current food production systems, environmental degradation, and climate change play in the emergence and aggravation of infectious disease outbreaks and epidemics.

Development Carousel

(Students will choose one module from this Carousel once they have completed the Foundation Carousel)

Data Analysis for Population Health (15 credits)

Learn the fundamental statistical skills needed to identify patterns and trends in population health data.

Strengthening Health and Mental Health Service Delivery (15 credits)

Explore the current and emerging challenges facing service delivery in global health systems, including services for physical and mental health.

Social and Corporate Determinants of Health (15 credits)

Understand how health is socially determined by factors such as inequality, income, race, and class, alongside the commercial determinants of health.

Global Health Resources (15 credits)

Explore two key priorities of global health systems; managing human resources for health and distributions of financial resources within the health sector.

Health Diplomacy (15 credits)

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and impact of diplomacy in global health, highlighting the influence of key actors engaged in improving global public health outcomes.

Research Methods in Global Health (15 credits)

Explore the politics of global health research funding as a key indicator for the types of research conducted in Global Health.

Learning and Teaching

Students will be taught by expert academics from across four University of Leeds schools, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of this PGCert. The program is delivered 100% online via the award-winning virtual learning environment, Minerva, allowing students to study flexibly alongside their professional and personal commitments.

Assessment

Assessments provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have developed in the module. Each 8-week module consists of 6 weeks of teaching, followed by two weeks dedicated to assessments and a short break prior to the next module.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods may include:

• Quiz
• Essay plans
• Research ethics
• Online tests
• Programme plans
• Protocols
• Magazines

Applying

Entry Requirements

Standard Entry

To meet the standard entry requirements, students need a 2:2 or above in any degree with honors.

Professional Route

To qualify for the Professional entry route, students need to meet one of the following criteria:

• A minimum of a third-class degree with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in health or public policy.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a decision-making role involving some level of data analysis and use of qualitative or quantitative evidence.

English Language Requirements

Proof of English Language Proficiency is essential to study at the University of Leeds. Students will need either:

• IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
• A degree taught in English from a recognized institution, lasting at least two years at the undergraduate level or one year at the Master's level.

Fees

• UK: ｣5,000 (Total)
• International: ｣5,000 (Total)

Additional Cost Information

There may be additional costs related to the course or program of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds.

Scholarships and Financial Support

If students have the talent and drive, the university wants them to be able to study, whatever their financial circumstances. There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government.

Career Opportunities

Employers are increasingly seeking complex skills learned in the health sector, especially an in-depth appreciation of the inter-relationship between global health policy, governance structures, health services, stakeholders, and resources as an essential component in the landscape of health systems.

Upon completion, students will be better-equipped for roles in global and public health, including but not limited to:

• Public Health Professional
• Global Health Researcher
• Health Journalist
• Health Policy Analyst
• Health Program Manager
• Global Health Consultant
• International Health Coordinator
• Humanitarian Aid Worker
• Health Advocate (CSO)
• Not-for-profit Global Health Worker
• Global Health Financing Consultant
• Development Consultant / Researcher / Worker

Careers Support

The University of Leeds Careers Service offers extensive online resources to help students maximize their studies and achieve their career goals, including one-to-one support from a careers advisor, online career workshops, and access to a job database.