MSc in International Population Health Management
Birmingham, United Kingdom
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
12 May 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 31,390 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international students I £10,900: UK students
Introduction
Course overview
A pioneering masters jointly offered by the University of Birmingham and Leiden University, combines world-class expertise to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to address global health challenges effectively.
This programme is designed to meet emerging health needs by focusing on Population Health Management - a concept endorsed by WHO and the NHS. You’ll learn to target healthcare resources effectively in diverse socioeconomic and healthcare contexts, improving population health outcomes.
Course highlights
What makes this course different?
This course takes a distinctive approach by emphasising Population Health Management, preparing you to design personalised care in resource-limited settings.
By integrating modules from both universities and providing exposure to UK and Dutch healthcare systems, you’ll gain a unique perspective that will broaden your ability to tackle diverse health challenges.
You’ll be ready to confront the most critical health issues, such as disease prevention and reducing health disparities.
- This is the first programme in the world to offer a Masters in International Population Health Management.
- Delivered by academics from France, Italy, Hungary, Germany and Spain, offering an international perspective on health inequalities and how to address them.
- You’ll learn to analyse the large amounts of data available to identify those most at risk, and optimise resource allocation to where it’s needed most.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
125th Anniversary Scholarships for International Students
We have a proud heritage of removing barriers to education. In 2025, we celebrate our 125th anniversary as a University. To mark this milestone, we’re offering £5,000 scholarships to students from a select number of countries.
Scholarships for international students
At Birmingham, we believe in removing all barriers to education, so all of our talented students can achieve their full potential. As an international student you can take advantage of our wide range of University run scholarships as well as the many scholarships and bursaries from external funding organizations.
Curriculum
Course Structure
This is a jointly delivered Masters programme in International Population Health Management with Leiden University Medical Center in The Hague, the Netherlands. It's a 240 credit programme that runs over two years where students will spend time in both Birmingham and The Hague. The main award is 240 credits, but students can also achieve a 180 credit alternative qualification of MSc International Population Health Management
Year 1 - Term 1
You'll be based at the University of Birmingham and undertake study design and analysis modules and be introduced to the fundamentals of population health management.
Year 1 - Term 2
You'll be based at Leiden University Medical Centre in The Hague to undertake a number of modules such as alternative payment models to syndemics and complete project case II that runs for the entire semester.
Year 2 - Term 1
You'll return to the University of Birmingham to complete health economics, health inequalities and healthcare public health. You'll then have a number of other options you can undertake at the University of Birmingham.
Year 2 - Term 2
You'll stay at the University of Birmingham to complete your dissertation project and attend seminars and tutorials on career opportunities.
Module information
In Birmingham, 10-credit modules run over one week, and 20-credit modules over two weeks. Most content is delivered face-to-face, with some online materials to support additional learning. Assessments are typically due four to six weeks after module completion. In The Hague, modules span four weeks: the first two weeks are online with structured meetings and group work, the third week is face-to-face on campus, and the final week is dedicated to completing all assessments.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
Year: 1
The following must be taken:
- Practical Epidemiology and Statistics
- Epidemiology, Statistics and Research Methods
- LUMC flying faculty: Introduction to Fundamentals of Population Health Management
- LUMC flying faculty: Health and health behaviour
- LUMC: Alternative Payment Models
- LUMC: Implementation: putting population health management into action
- LUMC: Panel Management Next Level
- LUMC: Predictive Analytics
- LUMC: Project case II
- LUMC: Syndemics
Year: 2
The following must be taken:
- Health Economics
- Dissertation (Masters’ of International Population Health Management)
- Health inequalities
- Healthcare Public Health
Students must choose 30 credits from the following:
- Global Health
- Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis
- Health Information and Health Informatics
- Health Improvement
- Introduction to Leadership and Management for Health
- Qualitative Research Methods
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may pursue roles within NHS Integrated Care Boards, focusing on Population Health Management to support the design and implementation of care strategies.
You could also work as Public Health Officers for local authorities, helping to address public health needs at the community level, or as information analysts within NHS trusts, where your expertise in data analysis and health management will contribute to improving patient outcomes.
Career opportunities extend to ministries or departments of health at the national, regional, or city level, where you’ll help shape health policies and programs. Similarly, roles in international agencies and non-governmental organisations offer the chance to make a global impact on health equity and disease prevention.
For those interested in research, you can pursue positions in academic or commercial research, contributing to the advancement of healthcare knowledge. Lastly, there are opportunities within the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech industries, where you can apply your skills to the development of innovative health solutions.
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Program delivery
Course delivery
You'll spend the first and third semester in Birmingham, the second in Leiden University in the Hague and your final semester at your home institution.
By comparing the UK and Dutch approaches to Population Health Management you'll deepen your understanding of different healthcare challenges and solutions.
In Leiden, you’ll study modules in four-week blocks: two weeks of online learning, a week of in-person collaboration, and a final week dedicated to report writing. In Birmingham, you’ll have one to two-week blocks of face-to-face learning.
- University of Birmingham - each module is delivered face-to-face over the period of a week (sometimes two weeks for 20 credit modules). Teaching includes lectures, small group tutorials, computer practicals, and group work and presentations.
- Leiden University Medical Centre - each module is run over four weeks. The first two weeks consist of independent, online education (supported by work group). The third week is full-time on-campus week to expand your skills through groupwork. The four-week period is concluded with the individual reflection and test week.