Global Health MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert at De Montfort University

Overview

With a focus on cross-cutting themes of equity, sustainability, human rights, transdisciplinary working and social justice, this course has been designed to provide advanced knowledge about global health challenges and innovations and has a focus on the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Students will examine health and wellbeing from local, national and global perspectives, drawing upon theory, research and practice to help develop the essential skills to be able to work with diverse global communities everywhere.

The course attracts graduates with an interest in, or already working in, global health. This includes those working in governmental health institutions, intergovernmental health institutions, health and social care settings, charities, non-governmental organisations and other relevant settings.

Students will undertake a range of modules including: Introduction to Global Health, Critical Issues in Global Health, Global Health skills, Researching Global Health and Global Health Dissertation. Students can also opt to undertake work-based learning, if they wish, to enable them to further develop their skills. The course will be delivered by staff with expertise from a range of backgrounds including both practice and research.

Key features

• Flexible study options allow you to learn at a level suitable to your needs
• Benefit from an experienced teaching team with backgrounds in psychology, sociology, nutrition, biomedical science, mental health and community development; helping to broaden your perspective of Global Health research and practice
• The course will provide opportunities for you to acquire interdisciplinary skills, providing you with the tools to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Students may have opportunities for work experience with diverse communities both nationally and globally through DMU Local and DMU Square Mile
• Take part in international study opportunities through DMU Global