Belfast, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 21,500 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
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.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 31st July 2022 for courses that commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal.
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.
Global Health Highlights
The first semester is spent learning the general tools of public health, including epidemiology and biostatistics.
World-Class Facilities
- The Centre for Public Health at Queen’s University has for many years hosted one of five UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) Public Health Research Centres of Excellence to encourage multidisciplinary working and increase capacity to address complex population-level health issues. The Centre for Public Health also hosts the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry which is responsible for the production of official statistics on cancer in Northern Ireland and provides evidence to help inform decision making about cancer services. This can be a valuable resource for students interested in Global Health as well.
Student Experience
- One of our strengths is a world-renowned interdisciplinary staff with experience in a wide range of public health programmes and research both in the UK and in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This is reflected in the content of the core and Global Health curriculum. Students will be taught and mentored by world-class researchers, as well as those with practical field experience as public health practitioners working for NGOs, governments and multilateral.
- You will be taught by public health leaders and practitioners working in a wide range of disciplines. Their aim is to make effective change that will benefit the health of underserved populations, often in low-resource areas. The course attracts students from all over the world, further enriching students’ experiences.
Career Opportunities
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 organizations (NGOs), and governmental bodies formulating policy and practice guidelines.
Prizes and Awards
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 recognized by a world-leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.
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Curriculum
Course Structure
Students may enroll on a full-time basis (1 year). Students undertake taught modules: Semester 1 (60 CATS) and Semester 2 (60 CATS).
The MPH in Global Health is awarded to students who have successfully completed all taught modules (120 CATS) and a dissertation (60 CATS).
Exit qualifications are available: students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma by successfully completing 120 CATS points from taught modules or a Postgraduate Certificate by successfully completing 60 CATS points from taught modules.
Semester 1
- Public Health Concepts and Methods (10 CATS)
- Statistics in Public Health and Medical Research (10 CATS)
- Health & Social Care Systems (20 CATS)
- Determinants of Health & Health Improvement (20 CATS)
Semester 2
- Disease Prevention and Health Protection (20 CATS)
- Global Health Development (10 CATS)
- Maternal and Child Health (10 CATS)
- Students must choose 2 of the 5 optional 10 CAT modules available from the list below:
- Advanced Quantitative Methods (10 CATS) – optional
- Intensive Qualitative Methods (10 CATS) – optional
- Advanced Health Economics, Management and Planning (10 CATS) – optional
- Non-Communicable Diseases (10 CATS) - optional
- Systems Thinking in Public Health (10 CATS) - optional
- Advanced Quantitative Methods (10 CATS) – optional
- Intensive Qualitative Methods (10 CATS) – optional
- Advanced Health Economics, Management and Planning (10 CATS) – optional
- Non-Communicable Diseases (10 CATS) - optional
- Systems Thinking in Public Health (10 CATS) - optional
Semester 3
- Dissertation (60 CATS)
There is an opportunity to undertake a research project work placement, which will be a competitive process for interested students (1-2 places maximum)
A number of work-based placements will also be available for some students on a competitive basis. Candidates who are selected to undertake a work-based placement must successfully complete both Semester 1 and Semester 2 modules before starting the work-based placements.
Learning and Teaching
Learning opportunities associated with this course are outlined below:
At Queen’s University, we aim to deliver a high-quality learning environment that embodies intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support. Our aim is 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 employability.
Assessment
Assessments associated with the course are outlined here:
Assessment is done by a variety of methods including written examination, written assignments and oral presentations. A 10,000 to 15,000-word dissertation is required. Opportunities to conduct projects in underserved areas of LMICs may be arranged.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
How do I fund my study?
The Department for the Economy will provide a tuition fee loan of up to £6,500 per NI / EU student for postgraduate study.
A postgraduate loans system in the UK offers government-backed student loans of up to £11,386 for taught and research Master's courses in all subject areas. Criteria, eligibility, repayment, and application information are available on the UK government website.
International Students