MSc Global Health at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Transform your career – whether you are starting out, intercalating, want a career change or to add to your expertise. This is the perfect course to enhance your employability with the United Nations and other international health organisations, NGOs, research institutions, government agencies, local government and many other employers. Follow your passion and make an impact: gain the skills and knowledge to tackle health disparities and improve healthcare systems in the UK and worldwide.

Faculty: Brighton and Sussex Medical School | Study mode: part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our innovative Global Health programme offers a stimulating and vibrant environment to support you to get the most from your studies and ensure you meet your goals. Here is a short video overview of the course. A unique aspect of our MSc in Global Health is our innovative teaching, learning and assessment methods.

Career pathways

BSMS' Global Health graduates currently work as global health practitioners, policy makers, researchers and consultants for NGOs, national governments and international organisations as well as leading research organisations, think-tanks and universities.

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Application information

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 or other international higher education (HE) qualification with relevant global health experience will be considered on an 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 6.5 or above is required, with no less than 6 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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply-now/index.aspx

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