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Masters degree Health Studies Courses at Durham University

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About Postgraduate Health Studies

Health studies is an interdisciplinary field that deals with various aspects of health, well-being and medical services. The discipline encompasses a broad range of topics, including public health, epidemiology, health policy, healthcare management, looking into factors influencing individual and community health, disease prevention and the delivery of healthcare services

It is an important aspect of public health, and you’ll have a wide variety of courses available. There are 28 institutions offering master’s degrees in health studies in London alone and these involve multiple specialism options such as economic evaluation, global health policy, clinical practices and urban development.

Entry requirements typically include a relevant undergraduate degree in health sciences, public health or a related field.

What to Expect

A health studies master's course in London offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of public health and healthcare management. There are several types of master’s degree classification, and the exact course content can differ significantly within this broad and widely applicable field; however, you’ll likely explore topics such as epidemiology, health policy and healthcare systems and modules may have a focus on urban health issues relevant to London.

Assessment methods can include coursework, exams and a research-based dissertation. You can expect a combination of self-guided study and supervised learning. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in healthcare management, public health research or policy analysis within London's diverse healthcare landscape.

Global and Planetary Health MSc

The programme offers an integrated, inter-disciplinary education in emerging issues at the interface of global health and environmental Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £12,500 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £6,900 per year (UK)

Master of Data Science (Health) MDS

The Master of Data Science (Health) shares a common core with the other Master of Data Science programmes and will provide graduates with Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £13,500 per year (UK)