MSc Applied Global Health

Program Overview

This MSc program in Global Health focuses on the social aspects of health and health systems strengthening from a community-based perspective. It equips students with the skills to work in health policy and practice, particularly in low and middle-income settings, and prepares them for careers as consultants, technical experts, or in governmental or non-governmental organizations. The program is currently paused and its future availability is uncertain.

Program Outline

Outline:

Modules:

• Global Public Health and Social Policy (20 credits)(core module)
• Global Health Research (20 credits)(core module)
• Health Systems, Services and Communities (20 credits)(core module)
• Programme Evaluation in Global Health and Development (15 credits)
• Project Design and Management (15 credits)
• Research Proposal Writing (15 credits)
• Qualitative Research Methods (15 credits)
• Global Approaches to Gender and Health
• Health Systems in Fragile Setting
• Psychosocial Interventions for Displaced Populations

Structure:

• The MSc program is 180 credits in total.
• Students can opt to study for the full MSc, a PgDip (120 credits), or a PgCert (60 credits).
• The program can be studied full-time or part-time.

Teaching:

Teaching methods:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Case studies
• Simulation exercises
• Projects

Teaching staff:

• Experienced figures in the field of global health
• Staff from the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD)

Unique approaches:

• The program focuses on the social aspects of health and on health systems strengthening from a community-based perspective.
• Students will learn from experienced figures in the field and make connections that could last their whole working life.
• The program has links with various bodies, including the Health Systems Global, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network, Scottish International Development Alliance, Development Studies Association, Scottish Government, and Scottish Refugee Council.

Careers:

Potential career paths:

• Consultant advisor or technical expert in global health
• Work in governmental organizations (e.g., ministries of health)
• Work in non-governmental or intergovernmental organizations (e.g., WHO or UN agencies)

Opportunities:

• The program will equip students with the skills and competencies to promote the health of populations in low, middle and high-income countries and settings.
• Students will be able to assist in improving the lives of the most vulnerable people in the world.

Other:

• The program is aimed at those who wish to work in health policy and practice, particularly in low and middle income settings.
• The program is relevant to those who are working, or planning to work, in enhancing population health in low or middle-income settings.
• The program puts a strong focus on the social aspects of health and on health systems strengthening from a community-based perspective.
• The program is offered by the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) at QMU.
• The program has a wide range of teaching and research expertise.
• The program is geared to provide students with the skills to find employment in global health.
• Students will learn from experienced figures in the field and make connections that could last their whole working life.
• The program has links with various bodies, including the Health Systems Global, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network, Scottish International Development Alliance, Development Studies Association, Scottish Government, and Scottish Refugee Council.
• The program is offered on campus at QMU.
• The program is offered full-time (1 year) or part-time (2-7 years).
• The start date for the program is September 2024.
• The program is offered by the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD).
• The subject area is Global Health.
• The program is offered at SCQF Level 11.

Admissions:

Entry requirements:

• A UK honours degree or equivalent from a relevant subject area (arts, humanities, health or social sciences).
• Students without an honours degree may be considered if they have other relevant qualifications and/or appropriate work experience.
• International students will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score less than 5.5.

Funding:

• International students may apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship.

Contact:

• Contact Admissions or contact IGHD for more information.

Additional Information:

• The program is currently paused and will not run in 2024.
• It is currently not confirmed if the program will run again in the future.
• The program is offered at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.