Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an overseas university.
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This course is based on an active learning approach where students engage with real-world issues in healthcare, within a global context.
With a focus on understanding the importance of policy and research in looking at healthcare issues in specific national settings, this is an ideal professional course for international students who are passionate about improving health outcomes in their home countries.
At the centre of the course are ethical questions about human rights and health inequalities, alongside an understanding of the social determinants of health, illness and disease.
The course will help develop understanding of the role of research and policy in a global context, creating the basis for students to carry out original research in areas of their own choice in the second year.
It will promote and facilitate the search for new knowledge about the complex contemporary health and care challenges facing different communities around the world. The programme seeks to provide you with the foundations and skills for developing solutions to those challenges and translating research knowledge and skills into practice.
Delivery of this course comprises a mix of interactive teaching and independent research. In the first year, students will undertake seminars and workshops with senior academic research staff, with research elements conducted alongside an allocated supervisory team.
A distinctive feature of the programme is the peer support and interaction that results from students sharing the practice issues and challenges in their respective countries. The teaching on the module is, like the form of transformative leadership it seeks to develop, based on collaboration and critical dialogue.
The programme is based on interactive learning experiences in seminars and lectures with a strong emphasis on student-led learning and engagement between students and lecturers. You’ll develop expertise in the issues you feel passionate about.
Throughout the programme staff seek to foster a critical and reflexive understanding of the impact of healthcare policy and research and the role these have in challenging health inequalities.
Please note: undertaking this research degree will require a high level of academic engagement and commitment for the full duration of the course. We therefore strongly advise any student planning to bring dependents with them to consider their options carefully, and make comprehensive plans to ensure that their studies are not adversely affected in any way.
*This course is 'subject to validation' which means it is in the final stages of approval. Courses are normally approved, but if it is not then we will contact applicants and those who register interest to help you find a suitable alternative.
Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an overseas university.
IELTS 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each component) or equivalent qualification.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and contact our admissions team if you have questions.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
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| Start date | Course code |
Fee (UK) Fee per year |
Fee (international) Fee per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | — | £5,600 | £13,425 |
| January 2026 | — | £5,600 | £13,425 |
| September 2026 | — | TBC | TBC |
| January 2027 | — | TBC | TBC |
| September 2027 | — | TBC | TBC |
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International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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The employment prospects and career aspirations of our Professional MSc by Research Healthcare Management and Leadership graduates are exciting and varied. The course provides students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to develop policy, leadership and research on healthcare in a range of established and developing contexts.
Students can explore a range of healthcare policy and research-related career paths with an international focus. This could include work with international bodies like the World Health Organisation, Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), Campaigning and Advocacy organisations like ‘Save the Children’ or Oxfam, as well as more established roles in research or government policy.
Enrich your learning with exposure to a diverse community of learners with varied perspectives and experiences. Our welcoming and inclusive environment fosters mutual growth, preparing you for the next stage of study (PhD) or a rewarding career in the psychological sciences.
Combine the benefits of a taught programme with the flexibility of a student-created research project. Your interests and passions drive your topic in negotiation with our expert supervisors.
Modelling the UoG’s identity as a ‘connected university’, this programme aims to develop new kinds of leaders who can connect in a collaborative way with communities and propose innovative forms of provision which are based on their needs.
Help to shape our culture of care and make a difference to people’s lives. We will support you in becoming healthcare professionals of the future.
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