Global Health and Development
- MSc Applied Global Health - MSc Global Health - MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health - MSc Mental Health and Psychosocial Support - PgCert Health Interventions iun Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings
Do you want to make a difference to the health of people in low-resource settings ? Are you passionate about social justice or 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 .
The MSc Global Health will offer you a thorough grounding in this multidisciplinary field , with the opportunity to specialise your studies if you wish later on . If you desire 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 single modules for CPD . 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
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 .
* where relevant 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 project , 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 .
Links with industry and professional bodies
Our work with a number of internationally recognised organisations and professional bodies helps shape the content of our courses . We have links with Health Systems Global , Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network ( MHPSS . net ), Scottish International Development Alliance , Development Studies Association , Scottish Government and Scottish Refugee Council , to name but a few .
Placement
There are no placements on any of these courses . However , for some of our modules we arrange visits to organisations .
Careers
Our courses have been helping people successfully advance their careers in global health for many years . Our graduates have gone on to make measurable improvements in a variety of international health environments . Examples of positions filled by IGHD graduates include : Health Advisor for Save the Children UK , Senior Coordinator for International Operations with Partners in Health , Policy Development Officer in the Scottish NGO sector , Public Health Policy Workers for First Nation ’ s communities in Canada , humanitarian worker with Islamic Relief . Others have taken internships with
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