Global Development and Health
- MSc Global Health - MSc Applied Global Health - MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health - MSc Mental Health and Psychosocial Support - PgCert Health Interventions in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings
Do you want to make a difference to the health of people in low-resource settings ? Are you looking for a qualification that will enable you to work at a senior level in health policy and practice in the UK or abroad , particularly in low and middle income settings ? Our flexible and highly respected range of global health courses could be the perfect stepping stone for your career .
The Institute for Global Health and Development ( IGHD ) at QMU is a unique academic institution . We offer a range of postgraduate courses aimed specifically at those who wish to work in health policy and practice , particularly in low and middle income settings . Our courses put a strong focus on the social aspects of health and on health systems strengthening from a community-based perspective . They will equip you to assist in improving the lives of the most vulnerable people in the world , whether that be overseas or locally in Scotland .
If you want to take a broad approach to your learning , you can enrol on our MSc Global Health . This approach offers you a thorough grounding in this multidisciplinary field and you can later decide to specialise your studies if you wish . If you wish to develop a set of relevant practical skills that can be applied to global health programming and Interventions , you can enrol on our new MSc Applied Global Health . This degree will give you the skills and competencies you need to promote health of populations through contextually appropriate health policies , services and interventions .
Alternatively , you can choose a more focused pathway at the outset , with either our MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health or MSc Mental Health and Psychosocial Support . You can also choose to study for one of our PgCert qualifications such as in Health Interventions in Fragile and Conflict Affected Settings or Mental Health and
Psychosocial Support . These can be a good option if you have time , work or other commitments that would conflict with studying for a full master ’ s .
We have deliberately designed our courses to be as flexible as possible , so you can apply for the course that best suits your career needs and later revise your choice before progressing to the dissertation stage ( this is subject to you having studied the appropriate modules ).
Structure
To obtain a specific postgraduate award at QMU you must complete a number of credit-bearing modules . You can opt to study for the full MSc , a PgDip or a PgCert . You can also register as an associate student to complete a single module for CPD . On completion of a single module , you may wish to complete further modules and progress your studies to a named award .
Teaching , learning and assessment
Teaching is comprised of a combination of lectures , seminars , tutorials , case studies , simulation exercises and projects . Assessment is continuous and incorporates assignments , action plans , projects and presentations . For your dissertation projects , you can chose to do a desk study involving a literature review or conduct primary data collection in collaboration with national or international organisations working in health and development .
Teaching hours and attendance
Your exact attendance requirements at QMU will depend on the module you are studying and whether you are studying full-time or part-time . In addition , for each module students spend approximately 10-12 hours of each week on preparatory class work independently and with colleagues , including readings and exercises available on dedicated web-based learning platforms .
MSc Global Health
Global health is increasingly being focused on as a major driver of development , international co-operation and diplomacy , not only during outbreaks of infectious diseases such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic . This makes it not only a very interesting field of study , but also an incredibly important one regardless of the setting you will work in .
How can societies implement more effective intervention strategies ? Who is responsible for initiating and then delivering the strategy in a low income setting ? The answers to most of the important questions in this field are complex and your studies will prepare you to answer them through a multidisciplinary approach . This is about gaining a truly global perspective on the state of people ’ s health , and enhancing your knowledge through a systematic examination of health problems and their determinants .
This course will be relevant to you if you are working , or planning to work , in enhancing population health in low income settings or middle or low income countries , be this within governmental ( e . g . ministry of health ), nongovernmental or intergovernmental
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