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Course details

Course type:

Master’s Programme

Director of studies:

Dr Martha Chinouya

Duration:

3 years Part Time, Online

Home fee:

£12,900

Overseas fee:

£12,900

Attachments

Global Health Programme Specification 2 year.pdf

MSc Global Health FAQs.pdf

3 good reasons to study

This flexible, online programme enables you to stay at ‘home’ whilst being an (international) student learning with other students from different parts of the world in a high-quality research-informed academic environment.

Students report that they have been able to contribute towards strengthening of health systems as they continue to work and learn online from a curriculum designed in close consultation with employers, experts and stakeholders from global health agencies.

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

Interested in finding out more? Join our Virtual Open Day from 1-3pm on Wednesday, 22 February 2023.

This online event will give you the opportunity to ask our academics and professional services staff any questions you may have about our programmes. Register your place now - https://tinyurl.com/4dbban6v. Registered participants will receive a full schedule of talks.

Please be advised this online programme will soon become available over a longer duration (3-5 years). Details will be updated here and emailed to all applicants as they become available.

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:

Programme Outline

LSTM’s Global Health programmes seek to address priorities identified in several global health frameworks. These include:

addressing global health inequalities through workforce development;
leadership in health systems improvements;
facilitating universal health coverage;
promoting gender equity; and
creating meaningful partnerships for global health.

The programmes are underpinned by LSTM’s mission of decreasing the global disease burden through research, education and building capacity. The programmes also contribute towards building skills and competencies of organisations and individuals working in the global health sector.

Graduates will develop high-level transferable knowledge, intellectual and practical skills, enabling them to take a leadership role in providing technical support and addressing the social determinants of health. Graduates will be able to work with diverse populations and in a wide range of settings.

The programmes’ competency-based curriculum was developed following close consultation with employers and key stakeholders, a review of global health competencies from renowned global health agencies and informed by evidence from global health employers to ensure relevancy and graduate employability.

The MSc, PGDip and PGCert programmes cover a wide range of global health topics that provide graduates with key analytical, technical and practical skills for working in a diverse global world.

Our Online Learning Model

Research-informed discussions are at the core of our online learning model, offering a rich and dynamic learning experience. The tutors are global health experts who are the heart of LSTM’s world-class research. The MSc in Global Health is designed around principles of active engagement, meaning lots of opportunities for tutor and student interaction. Learners engage with a variety of activities, many collaborative, which encourage dialogue and engagement in real-world problem-solving.

At the centre of the learning experience is LSTM’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Brightspace, which is used to host engaging learning materials such as video-based lectures and facilitate formal learning activities such as online discussion and live virtual classroom sessions. Alongside Brightspace, there is the opportunity to develop valuable skills in technologies used in the workplace such as Microsoft Teams which enables learners to communicate and collaborate effectively.

Qualification	Number of Modules	Expected Duration
MSc	6 Modules + research report	2 years Part Time
Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)	6 Modules (3 core + 3 optional)	20 months Part Time
Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)	3 Core Modules	8 months Part Time

All Modules are 20 credits, 12 weeks duration except for the dissertation at 60 credits.

Core - Global Health

Core - Research Methods

Core - Leadership in Health Systems Management

Optional - Epidemiology & Statistics

Optional - Qualitative Research in a Global World

Optional - Working with Diverse Communities

Optional - Climate Change & Health

Core - Dissertation

Entrance Requirements

Academic requirements:

The programmes are open to university graduates in health, or related disciplines. Graduates from other disciplines are encouraged to apply. Non-graduates with considerable work experience in the health sector and can provide evidence of continued academic development through appropriate in-service training will also be considered.

Work experience:

Graduates from recognised universities generally require at least a year of professional or voluntary experience in health or a related area. Candidates without this work experience are eligible, provided they can demonstrate an understanding and engagement with global health issues.

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 2 years. Other English Language Tests and country specific English Language qualifications are also accepted – a full list with details of levels required can be found on the LSTM website (http://www.lstmed.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements). Applicants who have recently completed a degree level qualification taught in a majority English speaking country (as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)) may also be accepted at the discretion of the Director of Studies.

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

There are many career opportunities within global health in high income countries such as the UK and low and middle-income countries throughout the world. The careers cover a wide range of options including:

Environmental protection
Research
Education
Promotion of health and wellbeing
Management of health systems

Graduates can be involved in developing strategies, e.g. for communicable and non-communicable diseases and managing health emergencies, disasters resulting from human conflicts, climate change and subsequent population displacements.

Potential employers include:

Public Health England
Local Authorities
World Health Organisation (WHO)
United Nations agencies
Centre for Disease Control
Philanthropic organisations
Ministries of Health
Education
Agriculture
Non-governmental organisations
Charities

Graduates can become Global Health Consultants, Educators, Researchers, Managers, Health Promoters / Protectors, Global Health Specialists, Diplomats, Advocacy Workers, Community Workers etc.

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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Overseas fee:
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MSc Global Health

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3 good reasons to study

Interested in finding out more? Join our Virtual Open Day from 1-3pm on Wednesday, 22 February 2023.

This online event will give you the opportunity to ask our academics and professional services staff any questions you may have about our programmes. Register your place now - https://tinyurl.com/4dbban6v. Registered participants will receive a full schedule of talks.

Please be advised this online programme will soon become available over a longer duration (3-5 years). Details will be updated here and emailed to all applicants as they become available.

Programme Outline

Our Online Learning Model

Qualification

Number of Modules

Expected Duration

MSc

6 Modules + research report

2 years Part Time

Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)

6 Modules (3 core + 3 optional)

20 months Part Time

Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)

3 Core Modules

8 months Part Time

All Modules are 20 credits, 12 weeks duration except for the dissertation at 60 credits.

Graduates can become Global Health Consultants, Educators, Researchers, Managers, Health Promoters / Protectors, Global Health Specialists, Diplomats, Advocacy Workers, Community Workers etc.

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.

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