Changing how we approach health
Magda Robalo, President and Co-founder of the Institute for Global Health and Development, Guinea-Bissau: “The present and future global health ecosystem needs a new generation of leaders who are critical thinkers, forged through global health training programmes that are truly interdisciplinary, combining technical, economic, health systems and methodological aspects, in a holistic approach to global health policy and research.
The online Global Health MSc at the University of Leeds will prepare students to tackle issues around environmental, social, commercial, and digital determinants of health.
“As well as health diplomacy, the use of Artificial Intelligence to advance equitable access to healthcare services, emergency preparedness and response, noncommunicable diseases, and mental health.
“This MSc Programme is designed to change the paradigm of how we approach health, with the lenses of achieving sustainable and universal health coverage.”
I studied my Masters course at the University of Leeds and the Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development and it has been crucial for my career in Global Health.
Gustavo Corrêa, lead of Gavi’s Zero-Dose Learning agenda: “The new MSc Global Health will generate skills in critical analysis and guide knowledge translation for better decision making, for better global guidance and to better influence policy and practice at global and country levels.”
Working with leading scholars
Princess Gloria Ofori, Deputy Director and Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Health Research at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH), an Agency of the Ministry of Health, Ghana: “As an alumna of University of Leeds and a health policy planner, I highly recommend the MSc in Global Health programme (online) at the University of Leeds to all individuals, with the interest to acquire advance knowledge and transferable skills in global health, and the general passion to make impactful contributions in health across the board.
The programme also provides the opportunity to network, learn from, and collaborate with leading scholars in the faculty to gain invaluable insights and mentorship in the field.
“The program is well-structured with both theory and practical approach to enhance one’s knowledge and skills in global health, with the opportunity to study further, the complexities of politics of policies and their repercussions on health. Thereby deepening one’s expertise in global health policy and health systems, with the ability to make impactful contribution in addressing global health challenges.”
Dr Lieve Fransen, lead negotiator and founding chair of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria: "I was very happy to learn about the offerings of this online course in global health from Professor Garrett Brown, because of the comprehensive approach it is pursuing, where it integrates policial science with global governance, public health and AI and data science.
“At a time where the world seems to be going through deep transformations geopolitically, I strongly believe building bridges through global health policies and actions can be a unique way forward, as history has demonstrated repeatedly."
Ready to tackle crises
Dr. Stella Chungong, Director of the Health Security Preparedness Department in the World Health Organization, Switzerland: “Strong and resilient health systems are the foundation of effective health security. Foundational elements—workforce, infrastructure, supply chains, and information systems—are essential to safeguard communities in emergencies.
“This course helps equip the next generation of professionals to integrate health systems strengthening and emergency preparedness, ensuring countries are ready to meet the demands of crises.”
Dr Nirmal Kandel, Head of the Risk Analytics and Action Reviews Unit in the World Health Organization, Switzerland. “The WHO benchmarks provide health leaders with a clear framework for strengthening emergency capacities.
“This course asks students to develop project work grounded in these benchmarks, generating practical evidence that can help guide countries in building more resilient health systems.”
Learn more about our online Masters and postgraduate courses in Global Health.