UCL Institute for Global Health

Structure

Duration:

Full-time  - 1 year
Modular/Flexible - 2-5 years

Students must take all core modules and complete the dissertation/research project with UCL.

All modules are 15 credits and students are allowed to take up to 45 credits, through optional modules, outside of their home institution. For details of UCL core and optional modules please see the MSc Global Health and Development website.

• MSc Global Health and Development

For optional modules available outside of UCL please see the tropEd website.

• TropEd

Students are offered advice regarding which modules to take, however, please note that all arrangements (e.g. applying for modules, accommodation, flights) are the students responsibility.

Course Aims

The course aims to:

• develop students’ understanding of the principles underlying policy and planning in the fields of health and development
• develop students’ ability to critically evaluate – from a cross-disciplinary perspective – theory, research, policy and practice in health and development
• develop essential professional and academic skills and approaches (including research and management skills) to enable participants to contribute to research, practice and policy developments
• encourage personal reflection and growth.

Application Details

Entry Requirements

• An undergraduate or 'first' degree in medicine, nursing, social science, development studies or an allied subject, recognised by UCL and at least at 2:1 level.
• Relevant work experience is highly desirable, preferably within a developing country setting. 
• English language ability according to the UCL standard level. 

Please see the UCL webpage for further information on UCL entrance requirements

How to apply

• Please apply here

Application deadline: 2 August 2013. Overseas applicants are advised to apply early.

The length of the application procedure can vary depending on the time of year you submit your application. Once you have applied, if you wish to enquire about the progress of your application please contact the UCL admissions office directly.

Fees

2013-14

(based on full-time study)