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Master of Global Health

De Montfort University

  • Leicester, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

The interdisciplinary programme prepares students from varied backgrounds to tackle health problems across borders.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Global Health to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in 34 credits: study of the social
  • Economic. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Emergency health officer
  • Disaster response coordinator
  • Epidemiologist
  • Health data specialist
  • Program evaluator
  • WHO fellow
  • UN project assistant
  • Program manager
  • Policy analyst
  • Community health specialist

Curriculum

  • 34 credits: study of the social
  • Economic
  • Political and cultural forces shaping health
  • Disease tracking and delivery of medicines to remote regions
  • Electives allow a concentration or self-designed path
  • Ends with a 14-week overseas research practicum and a thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band for most courses (6.5 for some).
  • Grade/academic selection criteria: Normally a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (51 course pages)
  • A 2:1 or higher for a few
  • Subject-related for some
  • Portfolio or work experience for some

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with 2:2 or 2:1 equivalent from a recognised university; country-specific grade equivalents at https://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/entry-requirements.aspx; ATAS needed for some engineering courses (e.g. MSc Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 61
  • Duolingo 120
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Global Health admission requirements at De Montfort University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,300 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£4,000 GBP

Program details

CampusLeicester
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health and Life Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Health Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteDe Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Science in Global Health.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.