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The MSc in Global Health: Pathogens and Policy (GHP2) - London

The MSc in Global Health: Pathogens and Policy (GHP2) investigates the major challenges posed by infectious biological agents to public and animal health worldwide. Students taking this course will develop a critical awareness of the impact international health and environmental policies have on global animal and public health.

The MSc is an ideal programme for graduates wishing to pursue a career in this area through postgraduate study as well as for individuals already working in health care and associated professionals, including policymakers, medical doctors, veterinarians, researchers, and others with a professional interest in global health. Courses can also be taken on an individual basis to support continuing professional development.

Presented in Partnership

The MSc in Global Health: Pathogens and Policy (GHP2) is presented in partnership by:

• Royal Holloway, University of London
• Veterinary Laboratories Agency
• St George’s, University of London

The course aims to:
• promote a thorough understanding of methods of advanced scholarship and research in global health currently in use for the advancement of knowledge and understanding in this field

• develop advanced study skills to identify potential solutions to major public and animal health problems, using suitable multidisciplinary approaches

• provide a planned intellectual progression in public and animal health, leading to a synoptic practical project

• foster the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development

• develop key communications, IT and management skills relevant to postgraduate work and professional development


The MSc in Global Health: Pathogens and Policy (GHP2) is distinctive in that
• it is highly interdisciplinary and draws extensively upon the research activities and expertise of staff from the three collaborating institutions

• the programme incorporates multidisciplinary aspects of public and animal health as well as those of international policy relevant to global health.

All courses will be taught on the Royal Holloway campus in Surrey by lecturers and tutors from all three partnering institutions.
Programme content (subject to validation)

1st Term (Autumn Term): Students undertake four courses:
1. Data systems and disease appraisal
2. Disease surveillance – principles and systems
3. National and international policy in disease control
4. Pathogens

2nd Term (Spring Term): Students undertake four additional courses:
1. Risk analysis – theory and practice
2. International disease surveillance - present and future challenges
3. Infection and immunity, treatment
4. Climate and environmental change – direct and indirect health effects
All courses can be taken on an individual basis as part of a professional development portfolio.

3rd Term (Summer Term): Having completed eight courses and their respective assessments, students will then undertake a team research project based on a real-life case study.


Scholarships
Two Royal Holloway Masters Scholarships, paying the equivalent of Home/EU fees, will be available to support the launch of this new postgraduate degree programme.

Applications and other information
Further information can be obtained by emailing GHP2administrator@rhul.ac.uk or by visiting our website via the 'View contact details' link.

Applications should be made online and further information about the admissions process can be found on our website which can be link to by clicking 'APPLY NOW'