Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Masters of Science in Global Health Policy (MSc) Postgraduate Diploma in Global Health Policy Postgraduate Certificate in Global Health Policy Individual modules can also be taken.
The FHEQ forms part of the academic infrastructure of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in England and Wales.
Awarding body
University of London
Registering body
University of London International Programmes and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Lead College
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Mode of study
Students registered for the MSc degree, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Global Health Policy study by distance learning. Students registered for the MSc and the Postgraduate Diploma who have successfully completed the GHM1 modules may also be permitted to study up to two modules by blended learning in place of distance learning modules, for an additional fee. Blended learning enables a student to combine study by distance learning with a period of fulltime study at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. There may be restrictions on the choice of modules available, the period of time in which the study must be completed and the number of students who can register in this way.
The maximum and minimum periods of registration, from a students effective date of registration, are: Minimum Postgraduate Certificate in Global Health Policy Postgraduate Diploma and MSc Global Health Policy One year Two years Maximum Five years Five years
Entrance requirements
An applicant must satisfy the relevant entrance requirements given in this section. In order to be considered for registration as an External Student, they must also submit an application in accordance with the procedures and deadlines given in the appropriate prospectus. All applicants for the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc must have: A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a subject appropriate to the course, from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London and a minimum of one years relevant work experience. Applicants with other appropriate qualifications and work experience may be considered. An advanced level of ability to work in English is required. Applicants may be required to pass or to have passed within the last five years, at the appropriate level, a test of proficiency in English acceptable to the University for example a TOEFL score of 600 (or 250 in the computerised test) and a minimum of 5 in the TWE or a British Council (IELTS) overall score of 7 or over with a minimum of 7 in the written sub-test. All students will be required to have regular access to the internet (at least once a week) with minimum hardware requirements as set out in the Prospectus and Student Handbook. Students are responsible for ensuring adequate system maintenance. Students will also require a calculator.
The prospectus gives details of the application process, alternative qualifications that may be accepted and English Proficiency tests. Students with special needs should refer to section 12 of the Detailed Regulations.
The programmes aim to: Develop knowledge and understanding of core economics and politics concepts affecting global health; Enable students to understand key global health challenges; Encourage independent critical and analytical skills that can be used to apply theories and concepts to practical challenges and problems facing global health policy making. The learning outcomes of the programmes are as follows: Knowledge, understanding, intellectual and cognitive A student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic concepts of economics and politics/political science in relation to their application to global health issues; Understand the global nature of the health threats and challenges posed by environmental change and issues; Demonstrate knowledge of a range of key global health issues; Demonstrate the ability to analyse and critically discuss complex policy questions; Apply understanding of the core disciplines of economics, politics, and political economy to real world global health policy debates and challenges; Carry out a Project, evaluate their own work and produce a well-structured, well-written, and clearly argued report (some MSc Students only).
problems, evaluate ideas and the organizational skills they use to structure answers allows the standard of intellectual and transferable skills to be assessed. Elective modules are assessed partially by a written assessed assignment (AA). The AA aims to give students an opportunity to apply the skills taught in the module in a directly practical way that often reflects a real-life scenario. In some assignments, group work is involved while in others there is the opportunity to explore issues in depth, encouraging independent thinking and judgement. MSc students should also submit a Project Report. This will allow students to develop and deepen theoretical concepts and analysis skills learnt during the course. Students will be able to apply concepts from both core and elective modules to a key global health policy issue of their choice, reviewing what is known about the subject, and developing methods to answer key questions about a gap in knowledge or critical question. Assessment criteria for the programme will indicate the level at which these skills have been achieved.
Assessment methods
Each GHM1 module will be assessed by one two-hour unseen written examination. Elective modules will be assessed by one two-hour unseen written examination and a written assignment, the mark awarded for each module will be weighted 70:30 (examination: assignment). The Project report (MSc only) will be assessed by submission of one written report of 7,000-10,000 words. It should be submitted in the final year of the degree. Written examinations are held at established centres worldwide. They take place on one occasion each year, normally commencing in June.
Full details of the Assessment and Award Scheme can be found in Annex C of the Detailed Regulations.