MSc International Health at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MSc International Health examines how health systems, policies and programmes work across the world and how they can be strengthened to improve health outcomes. It includes experiential learning such as overseas placements and research fieldwork, and is taught in the School of Medicine, with links to the Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development. It is also available as an intercalated degree for medical students.

Department: School of Medicine | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Applied Qualitative Health Research, Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in International Health, Key Issues in International Health, Policy for Health and Development, Programmatic Responses to Key Issues in International Health and Introduction to Health System Management and Leadership (15 credits each) and Experiential Learning in International Health (45 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates have gone into roles with major international NGOs, national-level research organisations, the NHS (as part of an intercalated degree), the WHO, or further research at PhD level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate taught entry: a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a health-related discipline or equivalent (for example medicine, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, allied health professions, health education, social sciences, health economics, public health programme management, social work, environmental health). A non-health degree is considered but is less likely to succeed without significant relevant experience; alternatively a diploma in a health-related discipline with at least three years of relevant experience. Preference is given to candidates with work or study experience related to international health. Required documents: degree certificate (if graduated) and signed official degree transcript. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components. Application deadline: 30 July 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,200 for the whole programme (2027/28). UK fee, total for the programme Source

International applicants: GBP 30,100 for the whole programme (2027/28). International fee, total for the programme Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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