Global Health ,PG Cert

    Global Health ,PG Cert

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,836 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Global Health ,PG Cert

    About

    The MSc in Global Health equips students with the expertise and transferable skills needed to tackle pressing global health issues. You’ll critically analyse global health problems, explore inequalities, and learn how to address complex challenges through capacity building, community engagement, partnerships, research, and education.

    The course covers a range of modules, including Introduction to Global Health, Researching Global Health, Leading Sustainable Change, Interventions in Global Health, and a Global Health Dissertation. Delivered by a passionate team with expertise in fields such as psychology, sociology, nutrition, biomedical science, mental health, and community development, the course offers a rich, interdisciplinary learning experience.

    We provide tailored academic and non-academic support to enhance your experience. This includes creative learning tools, academic booster sessions, personal tutoring, and pastoral care, all designed to support your journey during and after the course.

    Key features

    • Develop leadership and management skills through a Level 7 award in Strategic Management, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
    • Learn from a dedicated, experienced team whose expertise in global health and public health challenges will broaden your perspective.
    • Study interdisciplinary modules taught using creative methods, with diverse assessment approaches.
    • Undertake opportunities to develop employability skills with diverse communities both nationally and globally.
    • Benefit from block teaching, allowing you to focus on one subject at a time for better engagement, feedback, and work-life balance.

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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • A 2.2 honours degree or equivalent. Relevant degrees include, but are not confined to, the following:
      • Social Sciences (Geography, economics, political sciences, Sociology, anthropology, cultural studies)
      • Humanities (History, Law, Philosophy)
      • Behavioural Sciences
      • Health Sciences (Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Doctors, Dentistry, Nutrition, Homeopathy, Veterinary, Public Health and Epidemiology)
      • Allied health (Physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, Optometry)
    • Applications are welcome from mature candidates who do not meet the minimum entry requirements , but have relevant work experience and evidence of prior learning. Each application will be judged on its merits

    • A personal statement that demonstrates your interest in the course with a strong commitment to working in the broad field of Global Health

    Applicants choosing to be involved with the volunteering opportunities within the programme will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check. Overseas student will also need to submit a Criminal Records Certificate from their home country prior to arrival in the UK.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

    English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

    Career

    Career opportunities

    The Global Health postgraduate course is an ideal progression opportunity for graduates from a range of courses such as Health and Wellbeing in Society, Psychology, Nutrition, Biomedical Science, Youth Work and Community Development or those wishing to work in or already working in global health settings.

    Progression opportunities after the course can include, but are not limited to:

    • Health Policy/evaluation
    • Advocacy
    • Health Education
    • Community/Health Research
    • Engagement in patient and public involvement
    • Health forum coordination
    • Health campaigning and fundraising
    • Health promotion
    • Paid trainee schemes /internships
    • Humanitarian roles
    • Further study

    This is not a clinical course and does not lead to a recognised professional qualification like for example, Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.

    DMU Global

    This is our innovative international experience programme which aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons – helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world.

    Through DMU Global, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,836 / per year
    Global Health ,PG Cert
    De Montfort University
    De Montfort University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Leicester

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