MSc Global Health

Program Overview

The MSc Global Health program at the University of Winchester equips students with the knowledge and skills to work in interdisciplinary global health teams. The program focuses on contemporary issues and challenges, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers topics such as determinants of health, project planning, research, and evaluation. Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including charities, NGOs, and aid and development.

Program Outline

MSc Global Health - University of Winchester

Degree Overview:

This 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time program equips students with the knowledge and skills to work as part of an interdisciplinary team in global health. It focuses on contemporary issues, global themes, and challenges, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program draws on a range of academic fields in the social and clinical sciences to understand the policy and practice of global health.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program curriculum covers a range of modules, including:
• Defining Concepts
• Determinants of Health
• Project Planning for Sustainable Global Health
• Research and Evaluation in Global Health
• Dissertation
• Structure: The program is offered as distance learning, with full-time students required to attend live interactive sessions for 4 hours per week and part-time students for 2 hours per week.
Students also engage in independent study and reading.
• Course Schedule: The program starts in September each year.
• Modules:
• Defining Concepts:
This introductory module explores the principles, nature, content, and processes valued in the program. It examines key concepts like global development, health, wellbeing, and sustainability, reviewing current models and the role of international organizations.
• Determinants of Health: This module investigates the social and physical determinants of global health and wellbeing, examining the scientific and social science perspectives.
It considers the practice of global health and associated challenges, including cross-cultural working, human rights issues, and national policies.
• Project Planning for Sustainable Global Health: This module explores the project life cycle, covering fundamentals like planning, scheduling, communication, teamwork, resource management, risk management, and project reviews.
It examines the ethics and key responsibilities of project planning and management in global health. Students plan a global health project reflecting their current or future work and receive feedback from their learning set.
• Research and Evaluation in Global Health: This module focuses on the nature of global health research and evaluation, including ontology, epistemology, methodology, and ethics.
It frames the student's own practice as a global health practitioner in terms of practitioner research and equips them with key skills and techniques for conducting research.
• Dissertation: The dissertation is the culmination of the program, allowing students to conduct an independent empirical study situated in their own global health work context.
They examine an aspect of their practice through in-depth research, communicate their findings through scholarly writing, and potentially disseminate their results through conference presentations and publications.

Assessment:

• A variety of assessment methods are used, including:
• Written assignments (essays, case studies)
• Presentations (oral and poster)
• Projects
• Research proposals
• Substantial independent research project
• The program ensures all students have an equal opportunity to achieve learning outcomes and provides alternative assignments for students with recognized disabilities.

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a blend of online lectures and seminars, small group work, and guided independent study.
• Students receive support from a supervisor/tutor and are encouraged to continue gaining practical experience in global health.
• The program boasts an experienced and approachable teaching team with diverse backgrounds and extensive international experience.

Careers:

• Graduates can pursue careers or advance their existing careers in various fields, including:
• Charities
• Intergovernmental organizations (e.g., United Nations)
• NGOs
• Consultancies
• Aid and development
• General/project management
• Community and/or business development
• Campaigning
• Advocacy
• Fundraising
• Service improvement
• Policy analysis and development
• Evaluation and research
• Health promotion

UK / Channel Islands /Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland

Full-time

£9,250

Part-time

£4,625

International

Full-time

£10,725

Part-time

£5,363