Global Health and Development cont .
Entry requirements
A UK honours degree or equivalent from a relevant subject area ( arts , humanities , health or social sciences ). Students without an honours degree may be considered if they have other relevant qualifications and / or appropriate work experience .
International : You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score less than 5.5 . Please note the PgCert Health Interventions in Fragile and Conflict- Affected States is only open to applicants who do not require a student visa to study .
Other information
Exit awards : MSc * ( 180 credits )/ PgDip ( 120 credits *)/ PgCert ( 60 credits )
* where relevant
Single module study : Available . Contact ighd @ qmu . ac . uk ) for more information .
Delivery : At QMU
Duration : Full-time : 1 year , part-time : 2-7 years
Start date : September 2022 . A January 2023 start date may be available .
Application deadline : July ( or November for a January 2023 start ). See pages 171-172 for more information on how to apply .
Class sizes : We expect approximately 15-20 students to enrol for each course each year .
Fees : See pages 178-183
More information : ighd @ qmu . ac . uk or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
Why QMU ?
If you want to make a difference in the world of global health , a qualification from QMU can be a major turning point in your career . You will develop a strong understanding of current global health and development issues and will equip yourself with the tools you need to forge positive change locally , nationally or internationally .
You will learn from experienced figures in the field and make connections that could last your whole working life . At IGHD we work directly with ministries of health , international and national organisations and local communities to develop real solutions for health and development problems .
Social justice and a rights-based approach are at the core of our work at IGHD . In teaching , research and technical advice we address the health and wellbeing of those in greatest need , whether they are vulnerable populations in Scotland or those living in low- or middle-income countries .
Our teaching and research expertise spans multiple aspects of global health and development . These range from health financing , and support to fragile and conflict-affected settings , to refugee integration and child protection .
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