Program Overview
The Master's (Postgraduate Certificate) in Global Health at The University of Manchester is a rigorous postgraduate programme delivered fully online. Designed for graduates and professionals seeking advanced expertise in health & medicine, the programme develops both theoretical foundations and applied skills essential for today's competitive environment.
Spanning 12 months, students engage with cutting-edge research, industry-relevant case studies, and practical projects. Instruction is delivered in English by research-active faculty with professional expertise.
The programme culminates in a dissertation or capstone project. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles, research careers, and doctoral study in health & medicine.
Key Program Features
- 100% Online Delivery: Complete all coursework remotely — no campus visits required. Designed for working professionals worldwide.
- Flexible Scheduling: Asynchronous learning options let you study around professional and personal commitments.
- Expert Faculty: Taught by research-active academics and practitioners with deep expertise in Health & Medicine.
- Diverse International Cohort: Study alongside students from around the world, broadening your global professional network.
- Research-Informed Curriculum: Content grounded in the latest academic research and real-world industry practice.
- Dissertation / Capstone Project: Culminating independent project applying your expertise to an original research question or industry challenge.
- Dedicated Career Support: Access to career coaching, employer networking events, and job placement assistance.
- 12 months Duration: Part-time and accelerated options may be available — enquire with the admissions office.
Career Opportunities
Careers
Career opportunities
This course is aimed at both those new to the Global Health and humanitarian sectors and those already in the field. Those with work experience will be able to harness the knowledge gained from their course to progress within their field of expertise, reaching senior roles in government and non-governmental organisations. Others will be able to use the course as a starting point to progress into careers within NGOs, national health services, civil service, academic institutions and more. Find out more about careers and employability and our alumni . The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability .
Program Curriculum
Course overview
Study the worldwide improvement of health, reduction of disparities and protection against global threats; Cover topics such as emergency medicine, disaster management, community health, anthropology, and sociology of health and illness; Benefit from insights from the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), collaborators on the content of this course; Option to specialise in either Disaster Management, Humanitarian Response, or Emergency Medical Response; Both January and September intakes available. The University of Manchester is a world-leading institution, ranked in the top-50 globally for Arts and Humanities by Times Higher Education 2025
Contact details School/Faculty School of Arts, Languages and Cultures Contact name Postgraduate Taught Admissions Team Telephone +44 (0)161 306 1259 Email masalc@manchester.ac.uk Website https://www.hcri.manchester.ac.uk/ School/Faculty overview See: About us
Courses in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas. Humanitarianism and Conflict Response International Development Medicine Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
We require a Lower Second Class Bachelor's degree or the overseas equivalent, although each application is judged on its own merits and exceptions to this entry requirement may be made. Applicants who do not have a Bachelor's degree or the overseas equivalent may apply if they can demonstrate (via a personal statement) that they can communicate clearly, are highly motivated, and have experience of prior learning.
English language
An overall grade of 7.0 in IELTS with 7.0 in writing an no skill below 6.5 is required or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22. If you have obtained a different qualification, please check our English language requirements  to ensure that it is accepted and equivalent to the above requirements.
English language test validity
Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,100/year (international)
Fees and funding
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2026, the tuition fees are as follows: MSc (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £5,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £9,800
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
Information on university funding, loans, and scholarships available on the Masters student funding page ; Please visit the school funding page for more information on subject funding available; Other funding for EU and international students is on our country-specific pages .
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Fees and funding
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2026, the tuition fees are as follows: MSc (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £5,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £9,800
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
Information on university funding, loans, and scholarships available on the Masters student funding page ; Please visit the school funding page for more information on subject funding available; Other funding for EU and international students is on our country-specific pages .
About The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Start Date Education 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60 ECTS / 180 credits (1-year programme)
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