MSc Global Health (online) at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MSc Global Health is a fully online, part-time Masters for working professionals in policy and public health. It develops skills in health systems thinking, policy and governance and programme evaluation.

Department: School of Politics and International Studies and School of Medicine (online, with Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development) | Duration: 24 months part-time (online); the page describes completion in 2 to 4 years | Intake: March 2027; September 2027 | Study mode: online | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Twelve eight-week modules including two project modules, grouped into three carousels that can be taken in any order within each carousel. Delivery is online through recorded lectures, live seminars and asynchronous activities.

Career pathways

Roles in global and public health including public health professional, global health researcher, health journalist, health policy analyst, health programme manager and global health consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry: a 2:2 or above in any degree with honours. Professional route: a minimum of a third-class degree with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in health, public policy (including civil service or public administration) or education; or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a decision-making role involving data analysis and use of qualitative or quantitative evidence. English: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component, or a degree taught in English of at least two years undergraduate or one year at Masters level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). UK fee, total for the programme (same fee for UK and international students) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). International fee, total for the programme (same fee for UK and international students) Source

Intake: March 2027; September 2027

Duration: 24 months part-time

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