Global Health MSc (University of Sussex & Brighton)
This innovative MSc in Global Health offers a stimulating and vibrant programme delivered by world leading experts, empowering you to kick-start a successful career in the field of global health policy, research and practice.
The degree combines four compulsory core modules with a variety of optional modules, allowing you to focus on areas relevant to your work and professional interests.
The course also allows students who do not have enough time to complete the full MSc to enrol on our PGDip in Global Health, PGCert in Global Health or individual modules. Credits earned can be used in the future towards completing the full MSc.
WHY BSMS?
Teachers come from a range of diverse backgrounds including international organisations, consultancy, advocacy and academia, and are working in global and public health, medicine, development studies, anthropology, sociology, economics, international relations.
A unique aspect of our MSc in Global Health is our innovative teaching, learning and assessment methods. Our teaching includes participatory approaches through seminars, workshops, research-informed lectures, tutorials and student directed presentations and seminars.
You will be able to develop and strengthen critical skills to use in your professional career through essays, policy briefings, individual and group-based presentations, reflections, and a final dissertation. Academic and pastoral support will be continuously provided and tailored to your individual needs by our course director, module leaders and lecturers. Our programme administrator will proactively support you with any day-to-day enquiries you may have.
Campus Information
Falmer campus
Our Falmer campus is on the edge of the South Downs National Park, just four miles from Brighton seafront. With around 7,000 students based here, we've invested £60 million in this campus in the last ten years, equipping it with outstanding modern facilities.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Careers team is here to support you from your first day at the university.
We can help you decide what career is right for you, develop the skills you will need to follow it, and get a job when you finish your studies.
We can also offer support and advice about placements, volunteering, mentoring and business startup.
The Careers team are offering their full range of services, including one-to-one appointments remotely. These mainly take place via the Microsoft Teams app If you are having any issues with setting up Microsoft Teams please get in touch.
Work and further study
Vacancy service
Make the most of our vacancy service, social media, paper and media resources.
Careers advice
Decide what career is right for you. Help with CVs, applications and interviews.
Resources for finding a job
Find graduate jobs, part-time work, and location-specific work.
Meet employers
Meet employers at careers fairs and events organised throughout the year.
Postgraduate study
For students considering postgraduate study at Masters level or higher.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A first or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in any global health-related subject (e.g., development studies, anthropology, nursing, political sciences, geography, psychology, biomedical sciences, etc.). The course is very multidisciplinary, if unsure whether your undergraduate degree is relevant, please contact us.
OR - Applicants with a 2:2 degree or other international higher education (HE) qualification with relevant global health experience will be considered on an individual basis.
OR - Successful completion of at least three years’ basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits).
For international students an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or above is required, with no less than 6 in each section. You can still submit your application pending IELTS results and any offer made will be subject to meeting the IELTS requirement. We encourage you to discuss with the course team your IELTS scores once you receive them even if lower than the required scores. Nationals of majority English speaking countries may be exempt from completing an English test.
In cases where you can show evidence that you signed up for a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Sussex or the University of Brighton, we will also consider accepting you. See below the pre-sessional requirement scores for the two courses.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
15900 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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