Taught course

Global Public Health

Institution
Newcastle University · Faculty of Medical Sciences
Qualifications
MScPGDip

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a medical, health or social sciences discipline. You can also apply if you have successfully completed the fourth year of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course, or equivalent.

If you have a different background you will be considered on an individual basis. If you have non-standard qualifications then you will be invited to an interview.

Months of entry

September

Course content

There are many public health challenges facing societies today, including:

  • increasing inequalities
  • climate change
  • displacement of populations
  • global pandemics.

Global Public Health MSc addresses these issues and others. It encourages you to consider the roles of and interactions between:

  • governments
  • international organisations
  • multinational corporations.

You'll investigate global health challenges with a specific focus on your interests.

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Information for international students

English Language Requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with at least 7.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills).

Fees and funding

See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • PGDip
    full time
    9 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    21 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Public Health Programme Team
Email
pghealth@newcastle.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 191 208 8755