Global Health and Development cont .
MSc Applied Global Health
The global health field has become more complex in the past two decades with the dramatic increase in donor funding channelled through global health initiatives , the rise of more complex patterns of co-morbidity , emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19 , anti-microbial resistance and the impact of conflict and migration on health and health systems . These issues are targeted through a wide range of health and social development interventions that are implemented by diverse partners in multiple countries and regions of the world . Many global health funding agencies , governments and nongovernmental organisations increasingly seek short-term as well as longer-term consultant advisors and technical experts . Practical expertise in developing , planning , implementing and evaluating both research projects as well as interventions through a range of approaches and methods are essential for graduates hoping to find employment in the applied global health arena . This MSc is geared to provide you with these skills to find employment in global health .
This course will equip you with the skills and competencies to promote the health of populations in low- , middle- and high-income countries and settings through the development of effective and relevant health policies , services and interventions .
Modules
• Global Public Health and Social Policy ( 20 credits )
• Global Health Research ( 20 credits )
• Health Systems , Services and Communities ( 20 credits )
• plus a further 60 credits from three of the following : Programme Evaluation in Global Health and Development ; Project Design and Management ; Research Proposal Writing ; and Qualitative Research Methods .
• plus one further module can be freely chosen from other available electives that include topics such as Global Approaches to Gender and Health ; Health Systems in Fragile Setting ; and Psychosocial Interventions for Displaced Populations , among others .
For the MSc award the culmination of your study will be completion of a dissertation involving desk study or fieldwork on an approved topic related to global health ( 60 credits ).
MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health
On this MSc , you ’ ll study the social and political issues influencing sexual and reproductive health , with a focus on low- and middle-income countries . You will work on integrating theory and practice , developing critical thinking skills and widening your perspective on current and historical sexual and reproductive health issues .
This course will equip you to work at a senior level to promote the sexual and reproductive health and social wellbeing of people , especially those living in lowand middle-income countries , through the development of effective , contextualised sexual and reproductive health policies , services and interventions .
Modules
• Global Public Health and Social Policy ( 20 credits )
• Global Health Research ( 20 credits )
• Health Systems , Services and Communities ( 20 credits )
• Sexual and Reproductive Health ( 15 credits )
• Sexual Health Rights : Policy and Programming in Practice ( 15 credits )
• Global Approaches to Gender Health ( 15 credits )
• plus one 5-credit elective module available within the Institute , other QMU courses or other universities .
For the MSc award , the culmination of your study will be completion of a dissertation involving desk study or fieldwork on an approved topic related to sexual and reproductive health and development ( 60 credits ).
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