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City St George's, University of London: Global Health (Online)

Institution City St George's, University of London View institution profile
Department School of Health and Medical Sciences View department profile
Web https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/
Study type Taught

Summary

Develop the expertise and research skills you need to create change, address inequality and improve health globally with our online course.

Climate change. Non-communicable diseases. Conflicts. Unfair healthcare provision. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), solving these urgent health challenges requires a coordinated effort from the global health sector, policymakers, international agencies, and communities. Could you be part of that solution?

Join us for a thought-provoking course that draws on the research and experience of our experts. Build the knowledge you need to reduce health inequality, inequity and injustice. Explore the measures needed to protect communities of the majority and of the marginalised from global threats such as conflict, economic crises and preventable diseases.

City St George's online Global Health course combines flexibility, engagement, and cutting-edge technology to ensure students around the world can access high-quality education. You will have the flexibly to study around existing commitments and join a global community of students. You will be equipped with interdisciplinary skills to analyse and address key global health challenges.

You’ll be taught by staff whose expertise covers ethics, law, philosophy, humanities, communicable and non-communicable diseases, clinical medicine, surgery, environmental epidemiology, social science, and public health. This includes, for example, an academic specialising in mental health, gender-based violence and conflict, and a veteran public health specialist formerly of the World Health Organization (WHO).

You will explore historical and contemporary issues, socioeconomic and environmental barriers and the role of policy, technology and international collaboration in reducing health disparities. Through core and elective modules, you will gain expertise in areas like migration and health, gender and sexuality, and transcultural mental health. If you pursue the MSc, you will also receive support in research methodologies and data analysis, preparing you to conduct impactful global health research.

Additionally, enrolling in this course connects you to a diverse learning community, where you’ll engage with students and professionals from various backgrounds. This creates opportunities for cross-cultural exchange, inter-professional learning, and networking that extend beyond your studies.

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course. - Master of Science (MSc)

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

MSc

City University of London

Our School of Health & Medical Sciences combines the former St George’s, University of London – a specialist provider of health and medical education – and City’s School of Health & Psychological Sciences and is now one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.

The School of Health & Medical Sciences

  • 1st in London and 2nd in the UK for health professions (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
  • 1st in London for subjects allied to medicine (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
  • Top 3 in the UK for …
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