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Online Masters and postgraduate courses in Global Health

Online Masters and postgraduate courses in Global Health

Our online Global Health courses will help you to build industry-ready skills in policy, politics and public health, valued by global health organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Undertake a journey through the global health landscape, and immerse yourself in the theory and policy development of this ever-evolving and far-reaching healthcare field. These programmes are designed for ambitious students looking to upskill and shape the future of global health.  

Gain a 100% online postgraduate degree from the University of Leeds, which is ranked 22nd globally for Development Studies in the QS World University Rankings 2025.  

Global Health MSc and Postgraduate Certificate

Visit the course pages for detailed course information, fees, how to apply and more.

“Designed to change the paradigm of how we approach health”

“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.”

Magda Robalo and Dr Lieve Fransen

Watch: Transforming Global Health – Online MSc at Leeds

Learn more about how the University of Leeds online Masters in Global Health equips you to tackle today’s most pressing health challenges – from strengthening systems and using AI to shaping policy and driving global change.

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Our experts

Meet the experts who teach on this course. Learn about their backgrounds in the subjects, interests and what you’ll learn.

Garrett Wallace Brown

This programme caters to those interested in improving global health policy and overall population health. It is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of global health, its key determinants and dynamics, and potential solutions.

Garrett Wallace Brown, Chair in Global Health Policy

Multidisciplinary in teaching and content

Two of our world-renowned schools collaborate on this transformative programme to deliver an interdisciplinary approach which will equip you with the skills to shape and influence global healthcare.