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Course overview

Develop your knowledge of key global health challenges, global determinants of health and illness, and innovative solutions.

Engage with a wide range of academics and practitioners working in the fields of health and humanitarianism.

Develop research, analytical, and communication skills that are suitable for a range of professions.

Special features

This course is offered by the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) at The University of Manchester, which brings together the disciplines of medicine and humanities, as well the expertise of academics and practitioners.

As an HCRI student, you will further benefit from the comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach in teaching and research, as well as individual tutorial and supervision from academics from a wide range of disciplines including Emergency Medicine, Political Science, International Relations, History, Medical Anthropology, Disaster Management, and Global Health.

Teaching and learning

You will learn through various channels, including:

• lectures;
• seminars or small group tutorials;
• personal study and reading.

Depending on the selection of optional courses you make, which be in semester 1 and 2, you will spend approximately 9 to 12 hours a week informal study sessions (3 hours of formal teaching contact time per week with academic staff for each 20 credits).

For every hour spent at University, you will be expected to complete a further two to three hours of independent study.

Coursework and assessment

You will be assessed in various ways, including:

• coursework essays;
• oral examinations;
• dissertation;
• practical tests.

Many course units are assessed through a mixture of techniques.

Career opportunities

Medical students with a global health degree will have a wide range of exciting career opportunities.

Many students will be able to use the course as a starting point to progress onto careers as global health doctors, researchers, teachers, and consultants for NGOs and UN organisations.