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Course type:

Master’s Programme

Director of studies:

Dr Ian Madison and Dr Russell Dacombe

Duration:

2-5 years part-time, fully online

Home fee:

MSc £14,939, PgDip = £9,960 and PgCert = £4,980

Overseas fee:

MSc £14,939, PgDip = £9,960 and PgCert = £4,980. Course fee covers all years of the course.

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LSTM MSc Global Health Instalment Plans Jan 2026.pdf

3 good reasons to study

This flexible, fully online programme allows you to study from home while learning with students from all over the world in a high-quality research-informed academic environment.

You will be ready to contribute towards strengthening health systems while continuing to work and learn online from a curriculum designed in consultation with employers, experts and stakeholders from global health agencies.

The programme offers three pathways Master of Science (MSc – 180 credits), Postgraduate Diploma (120 Credits) or Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) and brings a multidisciplinary global context of health to develop transferable skills, competencies for health impact and lifelong learning.

Why should I study Global Health?

Health inequalities are widening across the world, driven by climate change, conflict and fragile health systems. Tackling these challenges requires professionals who can think globally, act locally and lead with purpose.

Specialising in global health equips you to strengthen health systems, address social and environmental determinants of health, and reduce inequalities - building the practical tools and insight to make a lasting difference.

What will I get out of it?

Colloboration with employers and international partners is built into the programme. This MSc focuses on five priorities, shaping the future of global health:

Reduce inequalities through a strong, more resilient health workforce
Lead systems improvements that deliver measurable impact
Advance universal health coverage
Promote gender equity in policy and practice
Build partnerships that create sustainable change

You'll graduate with the confidence and practical skills to drive change wherever you work.

Is Global Health for me?

This flexible, online programme is designed for busy professionals who want to keep making an impact while they study. You'll be able to apply new knowledge and skills directly to your work from day one.

Choose the study route that suits you - MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certiticate - and build your qualification over time at your own pace.

If you're passionate about tackling global health inequalities and solving complex challenges, this programme will give you the professional tools, confidence and networks to turn that ambition into action.

Why LSTM?

For over 125 years, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has led the fight against global health challenges, from infectious disease control to health systems strengthening.

Ranked 2nd in the UK for research impact (REF,2021) and 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction (PTES, 2025). LSTM delivers world-class teaching shaped by real-world practice and cutting edge research.

This compentency-based, flexible online programme draws on that expertse, helpiing you study from anywhere while applying new skills directly to your work.

Course content

The MSc in Global Health combines essential foundations in global health systems, leadership and health promotion with a choice of specialist topics to match your professional interests.

You'll complete one core module, Global Health Practices, which introduces the key ideas, framework and actors shaping global health today.

You'll then select six optional modules, choosing from areas such as:

Health Promotion and Protection
Leadership in Health Systems Management
Climate Change and Health
Global Health in Local Contexts
Project Planning Skills
Research Methods (Qualitative or Quantitative)

Your studies conclude with a dissertation project that applies your learning to a real-world global health issue.

How You'll Learn

Our flexible learning approach lets you study at your own pace, whevever you are. Each module blends short lectures, guided learning units and individual supervision to help you apply ideas in practice. You'll also join peer activities that build community and networks across a global cohort, ensuring you're supported and engaged throughout your studies.

Choose the route that suits you:

MSc (180 credits): one core module, six optional modules, and a dissertation
PGDip (120 credits): six taught modules
PGCert (60 credits): three taught modules

Most students complete the MSc in two or three years, but you can complete this programme over a five-year period if you need to.

Outcomes

When you graduate from the MSc Global Health, you’ll have the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to lead change and improve health outcomes in diverse global settings.

You’ll learn how to:

Analyse and respond to complex health challenges using evidence-based approaches.
Design and lead strategies that strengthen health systems and promote health equity.
Understand and influence the social, political, and environmental factors that shape health — including the impacts of climate change.
Apply research methods and critical thinking to generate solutions that work in real-world contexts.
Lead ethically and collaboratively, engaging with communities and partners to create sustainable change.

Your studies will prepare you for roles across global health organisations, governments, NGOs, and research institutions—wherever leadership, analysis, and innovation in health are needed.

Entrance Requirements

Academic requirements:

The programme is open to university graduates in health, natural and applied science and social science disciplines. Non-graduates with considerable work experience in the health sector, who can provide evidence of continued academic development through appropriate training will also be considered.

Work experience:

Candidates without relevant work experience are encouraged to apply, but they should be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and engagement with, global health issues to be eligible for this course.

English language requirements:

The programme is taught in English. Applicants whose first language is not English must normally provide evidence of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all learning components, or a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 88 for the Internet-based Test (iBT), with minimum scores of 21 for listening and writing, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

Tests should be within their validity period of two years.

Other English language tests and country specific English language qualifications are also accepted, and a full list can be found on our English Language Requirements page.

Applicants who have recently completed a degree level qualification taught in a majority English speaking country (as identified by UK Visas and Immigration UKVI) may also be accepted at the discretion of the Director of Studies.

How to Apply

Details on how to apply for our programmes can be found on our How to Apply page.

Aims

This course aims to:

Develop critical knowledge and skills for addressing the global burden of disease using various strategies including surveillance, research methodologies and strengthening of health systems

Develop critical knowledge and leadership skills for effective health systems management to address global health inequalities

Develop critical knowledge and skills for promoting and protecting population health from global threats

Develop critical knowledge and skills for collaborative working using professional values and human rights frameworks with diverse global cultures

Careers

A postgraduate qualification in global health will give you the skillset to provide critical support during global health emergencies, and lead the strengthening of health systems across a range of settings. You'll also be well-placed to work on strategy and policy development relating to disease, research, education, promotion of health and wellbeing, management of health systems, climate change, environmental protection, natural disasters and human conflict, and subsequent population displacement.

This programme will support you to take on consultancy, management and advocacy roles in disease control, disease prevention, health system management, research or education. It will open up employment opportunities at high-profile organisations including Public Health England, the United Nations and the World Health Organization, as well as aid agencies, universities and non-governmental organisations.

Testimonials

Our MSc Global Health current students have written blogs about their experiences of the programme - you can read these on our blogs page - links are below:

Our flagship MSc Global Health Programme is innovative in its content and delivery model, and distinctive in its field-led and research-informed approach. Our students will benefit from a truly global experience.

Dr Martha Chinouya - Director of Studies for MSc Global Health

I have always yearned for competencies that will bring universal health coverage closer to people in my country. With LSTM’s programme on Global Health, I now have the opportunity to build those competencies and skills with the carefully framed curriculum and guided by a set of amiable tutors on the programme. It’s simply amazing being part of the Global Health programme. Another first by LSTM!!! Nuphi James Yashiyi, Nigeria

I joined LSTM's global health course because I want to make an impact in the world by preventing and eradicating present and future health concerns that transcends national boundaries. Global health threats (such as climate change) have unavoidably been a great concern to major stakeholders, countries and international organisations & bodies, hence the importance and rising need of global health professionals. Chioma Mbonu, Nigeria

My enrolment at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine for a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Health is welcoming news for me to develop my skills for research work in the health sector. I believe that by taking up this programme, my passion for research work will be sharpened and be equipped with the necessary skills to live my dream as a professional researcher to contribute positively to Global health issues. Priscilla Ocran, Ghana

I was convinced by a well-designed curriculum which I later learnt was done in close consultation with employers, experts and stakeholders from global health agencies. Silvestre Suh, Cameroon

I joined the Global health programme to strengthen my capacity in global health as well as to build new networks with multiple actors working in this area and to develop my academic communication skills. Georgina Zawolo, Liberia

I have always been incredibly passionate about global health and I chose the course for its flexibility and the high reputation of the school. I am also loving getting to know colleagues from all over the world and combining our unique skills and experiences to tackle modern global health challenges. Annafleur van Mourik Broekman, UK/Netherlands

I needed a course that would challenge the way I thought about health. Global health does just that. Adwoa Ohemeng Owusu, Ghana

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Start date	End date	Home fee	Overseas fee
12 January 2026	11 January 2028	MSc £14,490 / PGDip £9,660 / PGCert £4,830	MSc £14,490 / PGDip £9,660 / PGCert £4,830	Apply
7 September 2026	8 September 2028	MSc £14,939 / PgDip £9,960 / PgCert £4,980	MSc £14,939 / PgDip £9,960 / PgCert £4,980	Apply

Start date:
12 January 2026

End date:
11 January 2028

Home fee:
MSc £14,490 / PGDip £9,660 / PGCert £4,830

Overseas fee:
MSc £14,490 / PGDip £9,660 / PGCert £4,830

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Start date:
7 September 2026

End date:
8 September 2028

Home fee:
MSc £14,939 / PgDip £9,960 / PgCert £4,980

Overseas fee:
MSc £14,939 / PgDip £9,960 / PgCert £4,980

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MSc / PGDip / PGCert Global Health

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Course details

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3 good reasons to study

Why should I study Global Health?

What will I get out of it?

Is Global Health for me?

Why LSTM?

Course content

How You'll Learn

Outcomes

How to Apply

Our MSc Global Health current students have written blogs about their experiences of the programme - you can read these on our blogs page - links are below:

Laura Carey - UK working in Malawi on Sepsis research

Raphael Odame - Ghana, Ministry of Food and Agriculture

Linet Okoth - Kenya, Doctor working in Quality Improvement

Sylvestre Suh - Sierra Leone, Programme Specialist working on Health Systems Strengthening

Priscilla Ocran - Ghana, Biomedical Scientist and Teacher

Our flagship MSc Global Health Programme is innovative in its content and delivery model, and distinctive in its field-led and research-informed approach. Our students will benefit from a truly global experience.

Submit your enquiries here

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