Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Analyse patterns and determinants of population health.
- Evaluate public-health evidence and interventions.
- Develop policy, research and health-promotion skills.
Queen Mary University of London · London
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.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Public-health practitioner
- Health-promotion specialist
- Policy analyst
- Epidemiology or research officer
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
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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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Queen Mary University of London.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on qmul.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, 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.