Program Overview
The Global EHealth (online Distance Learning) at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered Online. 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 EHealth (online Distance Learning) 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global EHealth (online Distance Learning) 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
Course Structure
- Introduction to Global eHealth
- Introduction to Health Informatics
- The Ethics and Governance of eHealth
- Telemedicine and Telehealth
- The Business of eHealth
- mHealth in High and Low Resource Settings
- Global Health Challenges
- User-centred Design
- Public Health Informatics
- Project Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An undergraduate degree, with an excellent or very good classification (equivalent to first or upper second class honours in the UK), in the field of clinical and allied health sciences, informatics, health policy, psychology, allied health sciences or a relevant related subject.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.
IELTS minimum score
- IELTS Academic module: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each section)
Other accepted tests and scores
- TOEFL-iBT: 92 (with at least 20 in all sections)
- PTE: 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the \'Communicative Skills\' sections - \'Enabling Skills\' section scores are not considered)
- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh 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 The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months
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