Global Health Intercalated BSc

Program Overview

This Global Health intercalated BSc course equips medical students with the knowledge and skills to critically engage with global health challenges. The program offers a comprehensive understanding of global health issues, research methods, and international development. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in public health, international development, research, policy, and humanitarian relief.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objectives:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the social, political, economic, and anthropological perspectives on global health issues.
• Analyze the global burden of disease, health systems and policy, conflict, global health in local practice, international development, and research methods.
• Develop critical thinking and research skills relevant to global health.

Program Description:

This one-year program is designed for medical, veterinary, and dental students who wish to pursue a career with an international focus or work in development, policy, or humanitarian relief. It offers opportunities to conduct research in low-income countries and gain insights into the realities of health work in these settings.

Other:

• Students who complete the program will be well-qualified to undertake a wide range of careers or training for a higher degree.
• Recent graduates have continued to study in medicine, dentistry, and other related fields.
• Graduates are equipped with valuable transferable skills, including data analysis, presentation, and teamwork.

Outline:

Required modules:

• Global Burden of Disease
• Research Methodology in Global Health
• International Development & Health
• Global Health in Local Practice
• Conflict & Health
• Health Systems & Policy
• Project in Global Health

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in global health, including:

• Public health
• International development
• Research
• Policy
• Humanitarian relief
• Clinical practice with a global focus

Other:

• The program has partnerships with capacity-building projects in low-income countries, providing students with real-world experience.
• The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to choose substitute modules to tailor their learning experience.
• The program is taught by leading experts in the field of global health.

Assessment:

Coursework:

• Essays
• Reports
• Presentations
• Group projects

Written/Practical Examinations:

• End-of-module exams
• Case studies
• Practical assessments

Teaching:

Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Self-study
• Group work
• Case studies
• Field trips

Full time tuition fees UK: The UK tuition fee for the 2024-25 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap. Full time tuition fees International The International tuition fee for the 2024-2025 academic year is £33,450 per year. Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee.