Global Public Health

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

October

Course content

What is the MSc Global Public Health?

Are you passionate about health and social justice and want to make a difference?

The University of Essex offers an exciting opportunity to learn from world-class experts in the field of Global Public Health. Join us to develop your knowledge and skills to challenge health inequities and shape the future of public health worldwide.

The MSc Global Public Health is a 1 year postgraduate course that explores how global forces; politics, economics, environment and society, shape people’s health and health inequalities worldwide.

Why study Global Public Health at Essex?

• World-class education: Our course is designed by experienced global health academics and researchers with expertise in international health systems, global health policy, health inequalities and social justice.
• Global perspective: Learn how health affects populations around the world and across the life-course and how policies, systems and communities respond to health needs in different contexts.
• Interdisciplinary approach: Our programme combines elements from public health, social science, economics, politics and human rights to provide a holistic understanding of global health challenges and potential solutions.
• Hands-on experience: You will have opportunities to engage in real-world case studies, research projects, and internships to apply your learning.
• Supportive learning environment: We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment with a range of specialist learning resources and dedicated advisors to help you succeed.

Who should apply

• A graduate looking to begin or develop your knowledge in global public health.
• Interested in a career working in global public health, international health organisations, non-profit organisations or NGOs.
• Looking to understand health inequalities and how to improve health justice globally.
• Wanting to make an impact on global health policy and services.

Your learning experience

Societies all over the world are faced with mounting public health challenges and increasing inequality. Conflicts and forced displacement, pandemics and climate change are just some of the issues impacting on health worldwide. Economic, social, political, environmental, and commercial determinants shape human and planetary health in complex ways. Structural discrimination, racism and colonial legacies perpetuate inequity and social injustice with devastating impacts on public health.

Our MSc Global Public Health will provide you with the knowledge and skills to explore these issues and critically appraise policies which affect health and social justice. You will learn from innovative research in global public health and consider what changes could bring about a more equitable, sustainable and healthy future for all.

Information for international students

Entry requirements

You can find international entry requirements for most countries on our webpage www.essex.ac.uk/international. If your country is not listed, please contact Postgraduate Admissions at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

Pre-sessional English Language courses
If you need to improve your English language skills before joining your main degree course, we offer pre-sessional English courses on our campuses in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways. To learn more, please visit www.essex.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional

Funding
You can explore scholarship opportunities for your country at www.essex.ac.uk/international or view our university-wide scholarships at www.essex.ac.uk/scholarships.

Fees and funding

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