• Postgraduate taught
  • MSc

Global Health Management

Empowering future leaders and critical thinkers to tackle global health challenges

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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 2026

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • £27,300
      Extended placement: £28,800 Home

    • £45,500
      Extended placement: £47,000 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  

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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 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. 

You will study 6 core modules across the year (September to July), starting with a focus on health and leadership specific modules common to all concentrations. You will then move onto further core training in your chosen concentration.

  • Behavioural Science in Health 
  • Contemporary Topics in Health Policy 
  • Commercial Determinants of Health and Health Policy 
  • Health Economics
  • Health Systems, Policy and Financing 
  • LEADS for Health

When you apply for the programme, you will choose one of our three concentrations: Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Economics & Data Science. 

You will choose a total of 4 electives from a diverse range of modules, running April-August. Through the electives you will be exposed to experiential learning as well as expertise from faculty across the Business School, Imperial College London, the Dyson School of Engineering, Imperial X and the School of Public Health. 

Our experiential elective modules include the Global Health Immersion, and a choice of either the Healthcare Sector Project or a Work Placement. 

  • Business Start-Up (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
  • Healthcare Sector Project (Management)
  • Healthcare Sector Project (Economics & Data Science)
  • Work placement
  • Extended work placement
  • Global Business Challenge (Entrepreneurship) 
  • Global Business Challenge (Social Impact)
  • Global Immersion – Please note, this module will require you to pay additional costs.

If you wish to take a longer (four-six month) internship as part of your programme, you can take an extended work placement with the approval of the Academic Director. This is particularly relevant for (but not exclusive to) internships in France, Germany, and other European countries that require students to have student status for the duration of their internships. Please note that additional tuition fees apply.

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.

How to apply

Apply online

If you are applying to the Business School, this course must be submitted as your first choice in your application to be considered.

Apply now

Application deadlines – Round 2 closes on Wednesday 7 January 2026.

Fees and funding

Tuition fee

Tuition fee

£27,300 12 months

Extended work placement option

2026 entry

£28,800 16 months

Tuition fee

Tuition fee

£45,500 12 months

Extended work placement option

2026 entry

£47,000 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.

Further links

Contact the department

Visit the Imperial Business School website.

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Events, tasters and talks

Meet us and find out more about studying at Imperial.

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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