Global Health De Montfort University

Overview

The Global Health MSc course from De Montfort University will provide opportunities for you to acquire interdisciplinary skills, providing you with the tools to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Students may have opportunities for volunteering subject to availability with diverse communities both nationally and globally through DMU Local and DMU Square Mile

Key features

• Flexible study options allow you to learn at a level suitable to your needs
• Benefit from an experienced teaching team with backgrounds in psychology, sociology, nutrition, biomedical science, mental health and community development; helping to broaden your perspective of Global Health research and practice
• The course will provide opportunities for you to acquire interdisciplinary skills, providing you with the tools to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Students may have opportunities for work experience with diverse communities both nationally and globally through DMU Local and DMU Square Mile
• Take part in international study opportunities through DMU Global

Opportunities and careers

The Global Health postgraduate course is an ideal progression opportunity for graduates from a range of courses such as Health and Wellbeing in Society, Psychology, Nutrition, Biomedical Science, Youth Work and Community Development or those wishing to work in or already working in global health settings.

Progression opportunities after the course can include, but are not limited to:

• Health Policy/evaluation
• Advocacy
• Health Education
• Community/Health Research
• Engagement in patient and public involvement
• Health forum coordination
• Health campaigning and fundraising
• Health promotion
• Paid trainee schemes /internships
• Humanitarian roles
• Further study