IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
This programme provides public health professionals with a basic understanding of the health needs of populations and how to intervene effectively to strengthen health services and systems and improve health in an international context.
Make an impact
Through our course you’ll gain a detailed insight into innovative solutions to address modern gobal health challenges. Through studying with our expert staff, you can benefit from their real world knowledge and experience, positioning you to join the global community of professionals working to improve the provision of healthcare around the world.
You’ll learn to:
Use epidemiology, statistics and appraisal skills relevant for public health interventions
Develop the essential skills to design coherent programmes and prepare action plans for implementation including the management of resources
Evaluate different strategies for disease control to select the most effective and feasible programmes
Discuss ethical issues, and adopt and justify an appropriate ethical stance.
You’ll benefit from an international learning environment, with fellow-professionals from a range of countries and areas of expertise.
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Year 1
Compulsory modules
Introduction to Global and Public Health30 credits
Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
Principles of Health Management, Planning and Policy30 credits
Principles of Public Health30 credits
Graduates of this programme have gone on to work in ministries of health, international organisations, civil society organisations, universities, consulting firms and private health providers.
The Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development has taught international health and development programmes at Leeds for over 30 years and so has a large alumni network of public health specialists, health systems experts, health managers and planners holding senior positions around the world.
Careers support
We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That’s one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.
The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate.
300 GBP/year
