Global Health System Leadership (Dubai) MSc

The MSc Global Health System Leadership course empowers leaders to build resilient healthcare systems, equipping them with the skills and global perspective needed to drive innovation, influence policy, and create sustainable, equitable healthcare solutions worldwide.

This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode or 24 months in a part-time mode. 

Tailored for aspiring leaders, professionals, and policymakers, this programme equips you with the expertise to drive innovation and sustainability in healthcare. Focusing on universal health coverage and sustainable development goals, the course offers a unique blend of modules in global health systems, leadership, and emergency preparedness. You’ll gain the critical skills needed to tackle complex health challenges, particularly in vulnerable regions, ensuring health systems can withstand future shocks and secure long-term sustainability.

• Gain essential skills and industry connections from leading academics and experts, empowering you to drive impactful change in healthcare.
• Join a diverse, global cohort and enrich your learning experience through shared perspectives and international collaboration.
• Tackle complex challenges like climate change, global health security, and AI, with a programme designed to address these issues head-on.
• Develop strategies to build resilient healthcare systems and workforce, advancing health security and achieving universal health coverage and SDGs.

The field of global health is crucial in addressing significant health challenges worldwide. As a leader in this domain, you will develop the skills to influence health policies and practices on a global scale. You might oversee healthcare projects, manage health services in diverse settings, or engage with international health organisations to implement impactful changes.

We offer a combination of evening and weekend classes which are designed to accommodate working professionals and those who choose to study full-time.

Our draft timetable for full-time students is designed to deliver teaching on weekday evenings from 18:00-21:00 and on weekends Saturday and Sunday from 09:00-17:00. Each module is block taught over two weeks. Part-time students will study during these hours as per the three modules they choose per semester.

2026/27 Session

The following must be taken:

Our standard requirements

• An Honours degree in a medical or health field of practice
• Current professional registration in country of practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development that shows your ability to study at master’s level
• Preferably at least 12 months of experience post-qualification

English language requirements

To study at the University, you must be able to demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English. Many applicants do this by submitting a recent IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE result, or by completing a Presessional English course.

The level of English language proficiency required varies depending on your level of study and subject area.

You can view the full English language requirements, including accepted tests and required scores, on our entry requirements page for the Dubai campus.

Paying your tuition fees

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your programme. To help you manage the cost of study, you can pay fees in full or in three instalments per academic year.

To secure your place, you must pay a non-refundable tuition fee deposit of AED 5,000 by the deadline stated in your Conditional Offer. This deposit will be deducted from your tuition fees.

To avoid delays, please ensure all required documents are included with your application.

Find guidance on how to apply, key steps in the process and answers to frequently asked questions.

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In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus, with its iconic buildings overlooking stunning parkland and friendly community, will quickly make you feel at home in the UAE's second city. Expect plenty of exciting activities to get involved in outside of your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.

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