Quick Facts
How to apply: Intercalating medical students from Manchester Medical School should contact kenny.borland@manchester.ac.uk regarding the intercalation process.
Medical students from other universities should contact hcri@manchester.ac.uk in the first instance to register their interest.
Period of study: 1 year full time
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science
Entry points: September 2012 subject to approval
Deadline for entry in September 2012: Students must apply before the intercalation deadline provided by their own institution though candidates are encouraged to apply earlier to secure their place on this popular course.
Course fees for entry in September 2012:
BSc (full-time)
UK/EU medical students (per annum): £3,375 for University of Manchester students, fee to be confirmed for external students, please email hcri@manchester.ac.uk with any queries
International medical students (per annum): £15,400 subject to approval
Academic lead/course enquiries:
Dr Barni Nor, Programme Director & HCRI Lecturer in Global Health barni.nor@manchester.ac.uk
Application process/administrative enquiries:
hcri@manchester.ac.uk
About the Course
More than 30 years later since the Alma- Ata Declaration – the goal “Health for All” is largely unfulfilled. The global community continues to suffer from poor quality health care systems and inequity in health outcomes.
The intercalated BSc in global health is aimed at students who want to prepare themselves to be a global doctor. Knowledge about the interconnectedness of health and its determinants remains a priority area for tomorrow’s doctors and is further recognised by the UK Government Strategy for health in 2008-2013.
This programme will focus its attention on analysing the impact of major social, economical, political, cultural, and environmental factors that are producing new health challenges – ranging from the global epidemic in HIV/AIDS through to the emergence and rapid spread of new infectious diseases. Course modules cover a wide range of topics from maternal and child survival in developing countries to the anthropology of international development, from research methods in global health to the effect of war, migration on health and disease.
Intended learning outcomes of the programme
The overall aims of the Global Health course are:
- To increase students' knowledge about current global health challenges both in the UK and abroad
- To increase students' knowledge about the impact of socio-cultural and economic factors on health and development
- To give students an interdisciplinary perspective on global health
- To promote critical thinking in global health
- To provide students with the opportunity to undertake an individual research project relevant to their clinical practice
Course units
You will undertake 120 credits of course units with the dissertation providing a contribution of 30 credits.
Course units may include:
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Introduction to Global Health
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War, Migration and Health
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Medical Anthropology
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Maternal and Neonatal Survival
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Meeting the MDG: The Anthropology of International Development
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Research Methodology in Global Health
Please note that this is an indicative list and course modules may vary from year to year.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for this particular programme must have successfully completed at least two years of their medical studies and must have obtained permission from their Hospital Dean in order to intercalate on to the program.
English language:
Students whose first language is not English are required to hold one of the following:
- GCSE at grade B or above
- Cambridge Syndicate: grade B or above in the Certificate of Proficiency, Advanced Certificate in English or IGCSE First Language
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with a minimum average score of seven and with not less than seven in any one component taken at the same sitting
- A score of 5 as part of the International Baccalaureate diploma
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, consultants for NGOs and UN organisations. Whatever your interests are, you can access support from your tutors, the University Careers Service and an extensive alumni network to boost your career prospects whilst at HCRI and Manchester.
How to apply: Intercalating medical students from Manchester Medical School should contact kenny.borland@manchester.ac.uk regarding the intercalation process.
Medical students from other universities should contact hcri@manchester.ac.uk in the first instance to register their interest.