Unique Global Health Course Launched

Applications are open for a unique Masters which takes a multi-faceted look at global health - and gives students the opportunity to collaborate with the World Health Organization.

The Global Health MSc brings together medicine and social sciences to create a cutting-edge course which is delivered online – making it flexible for students.

As part of the course, students will contribute to a World Health Organization (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR) database. They will choose an IHR benchmark, and carry out a scoping review of quantitative evidence on whether benchmark preparedness increases readiness, before preparing a report which could be published by WHO.

Fusion of disciplines

Professor Garrett Wallace Brown, Chair of Global Health Policy at the University of Leeds, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for students to be able to say they delivered a benchmark report for WHO, or even co-authored a review with WHO.

"This MSc programme is really unique. It's looking at all the interesting facets of global health, bringing together medicine and social sciences. It's a fusion of disciplines.

"There is nothing like this out there - you can find elements in other university courses, but nothing that brings it all together like this programme does."

Being fully online, the programme is flexible for students with personal or work commitments outside their studies. There are two entry points a year, and it can be paused at any point.

Network for the future

It also offers the chance to study with the University of Leeds from all over the world.

Garrett added: "We're excited to have a classroom of students from around the world, who can bring local insights. We're hoping to create a network of people for the future of work in this area."

The Programme will also train students on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health research. Students will design a project around AI and learn the parameters of using the technology in this field – a useful skill in our changing world.

Margaret Korosec, Director of Online Education at the University of Leeds, emphasised the numerous advantages online learning presents for a diverse range of students who might otherwise find it challenging to study with us.

She said: "We are deliberate in designing part-time study that operates independent of location and time, enabling students to progress alongside personal or workplace commitments. This approach fosters inclusive education and removes barriers to learning which are fundamental goals for us; online learning extends the existing educational opportunities available at the University of Leeds. We look forward to welcoming you to Leeds for this innovative degree!"

Renewed collaboration

WHO and the University of Leeds have recently renewed their collaboration, building on a successful four-year partnership. Through this partnership, WHO and the University of Leeds will continue to provide essential tools, research, and training, helping countries better prepare for future health emergencies and ensuring that WHO's efforts in health emergency preparedness are grounded in the latest evidence and innovations.

It will also provide opportunities for graduate researchers in research projects to address health security challenges, equipping the next generation of professionals with the skills needed to tackle health emergencies.

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