• Postgraduate taught
  • MSc

Global Health Management

Empowering future leaders and critical thinkers to tackle global health challenges

Pushing traditional boundaries to transform the future of health and the healthcare ecosystem

Integrating technology with innovation to help the next generation of healthcare leaders thrive

Explore the complexities of health policy-making which affect healthcare systems around the world

Course key facts

  • Qualification

    • MSc

  • Duration

    1 year

  • Start date

    September 2025

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • £25,500
      Extended placement: £27,000 Home

    • £42,500
      Extended placement: £44,000 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

Minimum entry standard

  • First or 2:1 in a relevant discipline such as: Medicine, Health Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Informatics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics Management  

View full entry requirements

Course overview

Gain new skills as a future leader to set the agenda and take on challenging global roles in the health and healthcare ecosystem, whether in private industry, government, international organisations, or health service providers.

Due to the complex and fast-evolving nature of the determinants of health and associated global challenges, our MSc Global Health Management (previously MSc International Health Management) adopts an interdisciplinary approach for 2024, going beyond traditional training on healthcare management.

The programme invites you to consider a wide range of interrelated factors such as innovation and technology, socioeconomic and environmental factors, policymaking, sustainability and data and analytics to evolve the future of health and healthcare.

You also have the option to complete a four-six month work placement (internship) as part of your programme, extending the programme to 16 months and graduating with 120 ECTS. Please note that additional tuition fees apply.

Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.

Pre-study modules

Before the programme begins you will be expected to complete some online pre-study modules which are delivered through The Hub, Imperial College Business School’s virtual learning environment.

These modules are designed to give you a basic knowledge of areas which will be covered by the programme throughout the academic year.

Induction week

Your MSc Global Health Management induction will be spent at our South Kensington campus in London, where you will meet with the rest of your cohort, faculty, and programme staff. 

Professional accreditation

We are among a handful of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation:

We have also been recognised for our work in tackling gender inequality in higher education with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching and learning methods

  • Case studies
  • Projects
  • Equipment/technique demonstrations
  • Presentations and seminars
  • A group of people interacting
    Group work
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment
  • Recorded lectures available online
    Lecture recordings
  • People collaborating and completing practical work.
    Practical classes and fieldwork
  • Work placement opportunity
  • Workshops

Assessment methods

  • Case studies
  • Person completing coursework
    Continuous assessments
  • Essays
  • Formal presentations
  • Multiple choice tests
  • Person participating in classroom discussion.
    Participation
  • Papers from a written report
    Reports
  • A person completing a written exam
    Written exams

Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

First or 2:1 in a relevant discipline such as: Medicine, Health sciences, Physical sciences, Engineering, Informatics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Management.

Footnotes

We may consider applications from candidates that have not achieved this if you have extensive and relevant work experience. 

As part of the application process, you will indicate which concentration you are interested in studying. If you are choosing the concentration in Economics & Data Science, you will need to demonstrate a strong quantitative background.

How to apply

Apply online

If you are applying to the Business School, you may be considered for one course per admissions cycle.

Application deadlines – Round 3 closes on Thursday 13 March 2025

Fees and funding

Home fee

Tuition fee

£25,500 12 months

Extended work placement option

2025 entry

£27,000 16 months

How will studying at Imperial help my career?

Get the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in an global health management career.

With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.

Consulting, healthcare and technology are just some of your options.

Terms and conditions

There are some important pieces of information you should be aware of when applying to Imperial. These include key information about your tuition fees, funding, visas, accommodation and more.

Read our terms and conditions

You can find further information about your course, including degree classifications, regulations, progression and awards in the programme specification for your course.

Programme specifications