University of Plymouth

PgCert Global Health (Online)

University of Plymouth

Course overview

PgCert Global Health (distance learning) will empower you to confidently meet the clinical and logistical challenges of working in complex and unpredictable situations; overseas, in low resource settings, on expedition or within your UK practice.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you for clinical challenges in complex, unpredictable situations
  • Covers logistical challenges of working in low resource settings
  • Relevant to overseas work, expeditions and UK practice
  • Taught by distance learning, delivered fully online

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant global health subject; or above
  • Degree: 2:2 — considered case by case
  • Additional condition: interview — …confirming your suitability for the course; or to take part in an interview and you will be sent a decision by letter or email.

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000 off tuition fees in year one

    Up to £4,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Global health practitioner
  • Humanitarian health worker
  • Expedition medic
  • International health programme officer
  • Public health officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £3,900 per year | International: £3,900 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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