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UCL (University College London): Global Business School for Health

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/population-health-sciences

UCL Business School for Health

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At UCL’s Global Business School for Health (GBSH), we’re redefining what it means to lead in healthcare. As the world’s first business school dedicated to health and healthcare management, we offer a unique portfolio of postgraduate courses that blend rigorous business education with deep sector insight.

Make your Master’s matter- and lead the future of global healthcare

Whether you’re looking to launch your career, pivot into healthcare leadership, or deepen your expertise, our courses are designed to meet the evolving needs of global health systems. You’ll gain the strategic, analytical, and entrepreneurial skills to drive innovation and transformation across the sector.

Postgraduate taught programmes:

MBA programmes:

Explore all GBSH programmes and find the one that aligns with your goals.

Scholarships and funding

We believe that access to transformative education should be equitable and inclusive. UCL offers a range of scholarships to support postgraduate students, including awards tailored to international applicants and those studying at UCL East - home to the Global Business School for Health.

Key funding opportunities include:

Use the UCL Scholarships Finder to explore all available funding options. The UCL Global Business School for Health Scholarships place a particular focus on supporting diversity in the healthcare leadership space having regional specific scholarships and those that support women and individuals from low and middle-income countries.

“The Modality Partnership Scholarship allows me to focus on developing myself and building the connections that will help me transition from individual care to making a systemic impact.” -  Dr Abdulkareem Mirza, MBA Health

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Your future

UCL graduates are in demand - and GBSH students are uniquely positioned to lead the transformation of global healthcare. Our programmes are co-designed with industry partners and global employers, ensuring your learning is practical, strategic, and aligned with real-world needs.

You’ll benefit from:

  • Access to UCL Careers support including CV workshops, mock interviews, and employer-led sessions
  • Networking with over 4,000 employers and organisations across the UK and globally
  • Opportunities to launch ventures through UCL Innovation & Enterprise
  • Events with guest speakers from leading healthcare companies, including UCL GBSH Health Executives in Residence

Our alumni go on to shape health policy, lead public health programmes, drive innovation in biotech and digital health, and transform healthcare systems worldwide.

“I’ve gone from being purely clinical to working as a product owner at a health tech start-up. The MBA Health and my consultancy project empowered me.” - Dr Alex Hughes, MBA

Academic excellence

UCL is ranked #9 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) and #3 globally for public health (ShanghaiRanking 2024). We’re also #1 in the UK for research power in medicine, health, and life sciences (REF 2021).

GBSH is part of the Faculty of Population Health Sciences, a vibrant interdisciplinary community tackling urgent health challenges- from climate impacts and health inequalities to cancer, heart disease, and mental health.

Our teaching is led by internationally recognised academics and clinicians, including contributors to WHO guidelines, NHS policy, and global health initiatives.

“The MSc in Digital Health and Entrepreneurship at UCL brought together everything I care about - healthcare, innovation, and making a real impact. I wanted to move beyond clinical practice and explore how technology could transform health systems. UCL stood out not just for its global reputation, but for how GBSH is actively shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders.”  Siti Zulkiflee, Digital Health and Entrepreneurship MSc

Student life and support

At GBSH, you’ll join a diverse, collaborative community of changemakers. UCL is home to over 20,000 graduate students from more than 150 countries, creating a truly global learning environment.

You’ll have access to:

  • The Population Health Sciences Society for academic, social, and career-focused events
  • Over 360 clubs and societies via Students’ Union UCL
  • A vibrant calendar of events and activities for the UCL East student community
  • Dedicated support for international students, including visa advice, orientation, and wellbeing services

Ready to make your Master’s matter?

Join a school that’s shaping the future of healthcare through visionary leadership, ethical innovation, and inclusive education. Whether you’re passionate about digital health, global healthcare management, health systems and policy, or biotech entrepreneurship, GBSH will equip you to lead with impact.

Register your interest to receive updates on courses, open days, and funding opportunities - and take the next step toward leading global healthcare transformation.

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