Program Overview
The Global Health at Queen Margaret University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Musselburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
PgCert
For a PgCert you will complete 60 credits from the available taught modules, which include:
- Key Concepts in Health and Development (20 credits)
Key Methods in Health and Development (20 credits) - Key Practice in Health and Development (20 credits)
- Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health (20 credits)
- Gender and Sexual and Health Rights in Action (20 credits)
- Health Systems in Fragile Settings (20 credits)
- Health Systems and Policy (20 credits)
- Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (20 credits)
- Project Design and Management (20 credits)
- Introduction to Biostatistics and Epidemiology (20 credits)
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (20 credits)
- Applied Approaches to Climate and Health (20 credits)
PgDip
For a PgDip, you will complete the following three modules:
- Key Concepts in Health and Development (20 credits): In this module, you will be introduced to key concepts in health and development, providing a strong conceptual foundation to the field. You will define and critically engage with fundamental principles, theories, and approaches, enabling you to assess health and development from both global and local perspectives. The module explores essential metrics and measures, equipping you to analyse health outcomes and disparities.
- Key Methods in Health and Development (20 credits): In this module, you will develop a strong foundation in research methodologies essential for global health and development. You will explore how knowledge and evidence are produced, validated, and applied, gaining insight into the strengths and limitations of various research approaches. By comparing diverse epistemological and methodological frameworks, you will critically assess their theoretical foundations, ethical considerations, and practical applications
- Key Practice in Health and Development (20 credits): You will explore the practical and analytical approaches needed to assess and improve population health, health systems, and social and economic development in diverse contexts. You will learn how to apply system-level thinking to address health challenges from local to global levels, and integrate principles of inclusivity, equity, and sustainability into systems, policies, and programmes. Through critical engagement with evidence, you will assess systems, strategies, and interventions designed to tackle key health and development issues across different settings.
- Plus, 60 credits of additional taught modules from the following list:
- Health systems in fragile settings (20 credits)
- Health Systems and Policy (20 credits)
- Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health (20 credits)
- Gender and Sexual Health Rights in Action (20 credits)
- Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (20 credits)
- Project Design and Management (20 credits)
- Introduction to Biostatistics and Epidemiology (20 credits)
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (20 credits)
- Applied Approaches to Climate and Health (20 credits)
MSc
For the award of an MSc you will also complete a Dissertation (60 credits) involving desk study or fieldwork on an approved topic related to global health.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Honours degree or diploma, preferably in a health, social science or development related subject. Diplomates should have completed the final exam of a professional body. All applicants should be able to demonstrate interest in the field of health through professional or voluntary work experience.
International: Students whose first language is not English are required to take an IELTS test receiving an overall score of 6.0 and no individual component score below 5.5.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen Margaret University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Queen Margaret University is a public university in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. It is named after the Scottish Queen Saint Margaret (1045–1093). Located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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