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MSc Global Public Health and Policy
Examines the social determinants of health inequality and how public health policy and practice at local, national and international level can improve health. Taught at the Whitechapel campus; suits health, medical and social science graduates.
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Examines the social determinants of health inequality and how public health policy and practice at local, national and international level can improve health. Taught at the Whitechapel campus; suits health, medical and social science graduates.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on population health and health inequalities, epidemiology, prevention and health promotion, health policy, programmes and evidence evaluation. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Population health and health inequalities
- Epidemiology, prevention and health promotion
- Health policy, programmes and evidence evaluation
- Analyse patterns and determinants of population health.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Population-data interpretation
- Public-health research
- Policy evaluation
- Health communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to improve health at community or population level through evidence, policy and prevention. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Public-health practitioner
- Health-promotion specialist
- Policy analyst
- Epidemiology or research officer
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
21 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Epidemiology and StatisticsPublished course content
- 02Health Inequalities and Social Determinants of HealthPublished course content
- 03Dissertation - Global Public Health and PolicyPublished course content
- 04Health Systems Policy and PracticePublished course content
- 05Applied Research Methods 2: Practical ApplicationPublished course content
- 06Applied Research Methods 1: TheoryPublished course content
- 07Anthropology and Global HealthPublished course content
- 08A Life-course Approach to Sexual and Reproductive HealthPublished course content
- 09Migration and HealthPublished course content
- 10Gender, Sexuality and HealthPublished course content
- 11Globalisation and Contemporary Medical EthicsPublished course content
- 12Health Economic AnalysesPublished course content
- 13Health Systems Theory, Policy and Political EconomyPublished course content
- 14Medicines and Pharmaceutical MarketsPublished course content
- 15Planetary Health and International Health PolicyPublished course content
- 16Public Health NutritionPublished course content
- 17Global Mental HealthPublished course content
- 18DissertationPublished course content
- 19International assistance and human resources for health policiesPublished course content
- 20Essential Drugs Policies as policy instruments – China case-studyPublished course content
- 21Psychological factors in severe asthmaPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:1 in a relevant subject such as Medicine, Nursing, health or social sciences; 2:2 with relevant experience considered. Sri Lanka: Bachelor Degree (Special or Honours) or Professional Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years); UK 2:1 = GPA 3.0/4.0, 2:2 = GPA 2.4/4.0
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor Degree (Special or Honours) or Professional Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution: GPA 3.5/4.0 for UK First, 3.0/4.0 for 2:1, 2.4/4.0 for 2:2
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on qmul.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Queen Mary University of London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.