Global Health Policy
Social Sciences
Taught
MSc
Taught
MSc
Overview
Application Timeline
Tuition
- Year 1
| Student categories | Study | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Part-time | |
| England | £18,700 | £9,350 |
| Northern Ireland | £18,700 | £9,350 |
| Scotland | £18,700 | £9,350 |
| Wales | £18,700 | £9,350 |
| EU | £31,800 | N/A |
| International | £31,800 | N/A |
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About
The MSc in Global Health Policy equips students to tackle current and future global health policy challenges, emphasizing the relationship between knowledge, evidence, policy-making, and power.
Program Structure
This interdisciplinary program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications through:
- Taught units
- A policy evidence toolkit
- Independent work (dissertation or work-based unit)
Key Learning Areas
Students will explore pressing transnational health challenges, including:
- Pandemic response and preparedness
- Health impacts of climate change and poverty
- Ageing and mental illness
- Food security and migration
- Long-term health
Subject Area Information
Health policy is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the development, implementation, and analysis of policies that affect public health and healthcare systems. Courses in health policy are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and influence the complex factors that shape health outcomes and healthcare delivery.
1. Introduction to Health Policy
2. Health Economics
3. Public Health Law and Ethics
4. Global Health Policy
5. Health Policy Analysis and Evaluation
- Analytical Skills: Ability to critically analyze health policies and their impact on public health.
- Research Skills: Proficiency in conducting qualitative and quantitative research to inform policy decisions.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication of complex policy issues to diverse audiences, including policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public.
- Ethical Decision-Making: Understanding of ethical principles and their application in health policy.
Career
Health policy courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence health policy and the skills needed to shape and evaluate these policies.
Health Policy Analyst
Conducts research and analysis to inform health policy decisions.
Public Health Advisor
Provides expertise and guidance on public health issues to government agencies and organizations.
Healthcare Administrator
Manages healthcare facilities and ensures compliance with health policies and regulations.
Policy Advocate
Works for non-profit organizations or advocacy groups to promote health policy changes.
Academic Researcher
Conducts research on health policy issues and contributes to the academic literature.
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