Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty
MPH in Global Health
Belfast, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 21,500 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU and international student
Key Summary
The MPH in Global Health is intended to provide candidates with a clear understanding of global health issues and how those issues affect public health policy and practice.
The MPH in Global Health programme will offer solid public health training and exposure to global health politics, policies, systems and practices through didactic teaching sessions, team-based research and presentations, and individual work-based projects or dissertations.
This interdisciplinary course will help students build skills and competencies including communication, teamwork and project management. Important links will be elucidated between strengthening health systems and key Sustainable Development Goals, such as poverty reduction, gender equity, meaningful work and sustainable cities. Strategies for achieving universal health coverage and addressing inequity will be reviewed.
Students undertake taught modules over two semesters. Students will be required to submit a dissertation on a pre-approved global health topic. Successful completion of the dissertation and the assessments of the taught modules will lead to the award of the MPH in Global Health.
Intercalated Medical and Dental Students
Completing an intercalated degree will boost your CV when applying for postgraduate training. Depending on the discipline, selection panels look for completion of an additional degree, or publications or posters. An intercalated degree allows you to improve your chances of future success.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 31st July 2025 for courses which commence in late September. If any program receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal. Notifications to this effect will appear on the Direct Application Portal against the programme application page.
Please note a deposit may be required to guarantee a place on the course. Due to high demand, applications may not be considered if the course has reached its maximum class size and will be placed on a waiting list. Please see the deposit terms and conditions for more details.
Global Health highlights
- World Class Facilities
- Student Experience
We offer prestigious, competitive scholarships of up to 50% off tuition fees to new international students. You must have an offer to study a full-time course with us in 2024 to apply for a scholarship.
Year 1
- Health and Social Care Systems
- Maternal and Child Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
- Global Health Development
- Health Protection
- Public Health Concepts and Methods
- Statistics in Public Health and Medical Research
- Determinants of Health and Health Improvement
Assessment
Assessments associated with the course are outlined here:
- Assessment is by a variety of methods including written examination, written assignments and oral presentations (group or individual). A 10,000 to 15,000-word dissertation is required. Opportunities to conduct projects in underserved areas of LMICs may be arranged.
Queen’s University Belfast is ranked 174th in the QS World University Rankings 2027
MPH in Global Health graduates will have the skills and knowledge foundation to pursue global public health career opportunities in the health and social care sector, health-related non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and governmental bodies formulating policy and practice guidelines.
Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised by a world-leading university, but you'll also have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this the Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.
Teaching Times
Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5:00 pm
Learning and Teaching
Learning opportunities associated with this course are outlined below:
Learning and Teaching
At Queen’s University, we aim to provide a high-quality learning environment that embodies intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practices in learning, teaching and student support. We aim to enable students to achieve their full academic potential.
In this course, we do this by providing a range of learning experiences that enable our students to engage with subject experts as they develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and work experiences, and enhance their development as independent lifelong learners.
Classes are in the morning and afternoon and provide learning opportunities through a combination of course lectures, practical experiences and self-directed study to enhance the potential for impact.