Entry requirements

An upper second-class degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in relevant subject areas - broader field of social, behavioural, health and medical sciences: Public Health, Medicine, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences (Psychology), Geography, Population Sciences, Demography, Epidemiology, Basic/applied Sciences, Health Science, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Statistics, Mathematical Sciences, Law, Management, IT, Web Sciences, Engineering and Environmental Science

Months of entry

October

Course content

In the context of growing globalisation, migration and rapid social change, a global approach to health has never been more important. Global threats come in many forms, such as the emergence of new infectious diseases, the rising incidence of obesity and the risks posed by climate change.

In an increasingly interdependent world these complex problems require solutions that transcend geographic boundaries and draw on international and multidisciplinary collaboration to develop innovative responses. The MSc in Global Health offers the opportunity to explore these and many other issues of relevance and develop the skills to analyse and contribute to effective solutions.

The programme is a research-led, inter- and multi-disciplinary degree programme designed to provide comprehensive training on the principles, methods and research skills necessary to understand, interpret and solve critical global health challenges. A distinct feature of this MSc is the quantitative focus and the breadth of subject area covered in the core, compulsory and optional modules from demography, medicine, economics, geography, gerontology, statistics, health sciences, law and management.

Intercalating medical students: The programme accepts medical students wishing to intercalate during their training.

Information for international students

Competency in English language is essential for this masters in global health. You should have an IELTS or equivalent score of at least 6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 in each component. Students who do not have a degree from a British University, or who are from a country that is not on the list of those exempt from testing, will be required to present evidence of IELTS score or equivalent.

Fees and funding

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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

Course contact details

Name: Faculty of Social Sciences
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk

Phone: +44(0)23 8059 5000

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Global Health