Overview

Through the Global Medical and Health Humanities course from Lancaster University you will explore and address some of the major health and medical issues facing the world today and have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge health innovation.

Topics might range from addressing inequalities within health, exploring the need to create inclusive and diverse hospital environments, to engaging with difficult and sensitive issues such as sites of trauma, poverty and environmental crisis in healthcare settings.

You will develop critical and cross-cultural approaches to explore such areas as:

Narratives and artistic expressions of mental health, illness and pain
Sites of health activism and intervention
The collaborative design of future spaces such as inclusive environments and hospitals fit for purpose
The provision of health advocacy
The de-colonisation of health, moving beyond Eurocentric, Anglophone perspectives
Sustainability in healthcare
Critical Disability Studies
LGBTQIA+ healthcare
Global histories of medicine and healthcare

Career opportunities:

This course will appeal to those already engaged in a professional role as well as graduates wishing to move into a challenging but rewarding career where you can make a difference to the world. It is an opportunity to extend your prior educational and work experience in new directions.

The master’s is suitable for students from a wide range of academic backgrounds and careers who are keen to work in healthcare innovation anywhere in the world.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Learning Studio 1: Situated Responses
Applied Learning Studio 2: Connected Worlds
Global Leadership
Global Leadership Independent Project
Navigating Global Medical and Health Humanities
Bodies in Conflict: War, Health and Society, 1500-2000
Body
Intercultural Business Communication
Language Studies for Postgraduate Students

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 624 other Masters in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in any subject.

A personal statement which should be a 300-500 word reflection on your interest in the programme, the relevance of your experience and what you hope to gain from the programme.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25320 GBP / year

≈ 25320 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12190 GBP / year

≈ 12190 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part Time:

National: £6,095
International: £12,660

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Global Medical and Health Humanities.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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