PGCert Public Health (International) at University of Leeds

Programme overview

This short postgraduate certificate develops skills to improve and build health services programmes and management systems. It is taught in an international learning environment with professionals from many countries.

Department: Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences | Duration: 4 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The compulsory module is Introduction to Global Health and Epidemiology (30 credits), taught through lectures, seminars, group work, workshops, tutorials and case studies.

Career pathways

Graduates work in ministries of health, international organisations, civil society organisations, universities, consulting firms and private health providers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Either (a) a Second Class Honours degree or above in medicine, health, social sciences or another relevant discipline plus at least one year of full-time relevant experience in health or related sectors (private, public, NGO or charitable), or (b) a professional diploma in health or a relevant discipline plus five years of relevant experience. Experience in a low or middle-income country is preferred. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total course fee for 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 10,333 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total course fee for 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 months full-time

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