Master of Science - Global Health (B90073)

Program Description The Global Health MSc course is a new and innovative learning opportunity offering a balanced blend of knowledge and skills in regard to addressing global health challenges and public health issues. Underpinned by the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the course will provide opportunities for students to develop transferable skills to apply for careers working with global communities both internationally and in the UK.

Students will undertake a range of modules including: Introduction to Global Health, Critical Issues in Global Health, Global Health skills, Researching Global Health and Global Health Dissertation. The course will be delivered by staff with expertise from a range of backgrounds including both practice and research.

The course will provide opportunities for students to acquire interdisciplinary skills, providing them with the tools to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. To enable students to further develop their skills, they may have opportunities for volunteering (subject to availability) with diverse communities both nationally and globally through DMU Local and DMU Square Mile.

Key features:

• Flexible study options allow students to learn at a level suitable to their needs

• Benefit from an experienced teaching team with backgrounds in psychology, sociology, nutrition, biomedical science, mental health and community development; helping to broaden students’ perspective of Global Health research and practice

• The course will provide opportunities for students to acquire interdisciplinary skills, providing them with the tools to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Students may have opportunities for work experience with diverse communities both nationally and globally through DMU Local and DMU Square Mile