About the course

A unique opportunity for you to develop a critical understanding of the key issues within health and medicine, health policy and health planning, and of the determinants of health and health inequalities from a social science perspective. The MSc and MRes are both designed to allow you to focus your learning around the global health issues that interest you most, and are fully interdisciplinary in their structure and content. You will examine health issues that arise for different population groups and across national boundaries, including the social and cultural constructions of health, chronic illness and disability, and global and national health policies. You will make a critical analysis of health and its determinants, and develop a deep understanding of the influence and role of equality/inequality, demographics and location on health. You will study social science research methods, and apply them in the completion of an original piece of research. You will be taught by experts from the following world-leading centres based at the University: School of Health & Wellbeing, MRC Social & Public Health Sciences Unit, Strathclyde Centre for Disability Research, Centre for the History of Medicine, and Policy Scotland. You will become part of a leading centre of applied and policy related research bringing together expertise in health inequalities, health and wellbeing, disability, urban health, health economics and the history of medicine. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£22,140

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Glasgow
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Glasgow

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Glasgow

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in social sciences, health sciences, medicine, nursing or other clinical subject. We will also consider applications from graduates from other fields, but you should submit a statement indicating why you are interested in changing fields. We will also take relevant work experience into account.

　　A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

　　A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

　　Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

　　One reference letter on headed paper

　　Evidence of your English Language ability (if your first language is not English)

　　Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)

　　A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

　　overall score 6.5

　　no sub-test less than 6.0

　　or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification:

　　ibTOEFL: 90, no sub-test less than:

　　Reading: 20

　　Listening: 19

　　Speaking: 19

　　Writing: 23

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Glasgow. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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