Course Overview
Offered by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, the MSc Global Health provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 18-month full-time structure. The MSc Global Health will offer you a thorough grounding in this multidisciplinary field, with the opportunity to specialise your studies if you wish later on. Global health is increasingly being framed as a major driver of development, international co-operation and diplomacy, both during and beyond outbreaks of infectious diseases such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This makes it not only a very interesting field of study, but also an incredibly important one regardless of the setting you will work in. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.
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📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Global Health (MSc): Entry requirements and how to apply Entry requirements A UK honours degree or equivalent from a relevant subject area (arts, humanities, health or social sciences). Students without an honours degree may be considered if they have other relevant qualifications and/or appropriate work experience. International students: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0. Disability |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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Class sizes We expect approximately 10-15 students to enrol for this course each year. International students: Application deadline Home students: International students: study at QMU Share this Page Email Facebook X LinkedIn Pinterest Start Your Application Apply for this Course Admissions FAQs How to Apply Course Overview Delivery On campus at QMU Duration 1 year full-time (or 18 months full-time with a January start) OR 2-7 years part-time Start Date September 2026 Start Date Januar
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