Institute for International Health and Development - IIHD
Postgraduate study
IIHD offers academic programmes in international health, human resources for health, social justice, development & health, health systems development and sexual and reproductive health. The courses have a global outlook with special but not exclusive emphasis on issues of poverty and vulnerability and the health systems of low and middle income countries. They maintain an excellent standard of teaching. Lecturers use a variety of teaching and learning approaches which stress active participation and acknowledge the professional experience which participants bring to the course. Adult learning principles underpin all our educational activities.
Tutors act as facilitators and guide the educational experience, recognizing that ownership of learning lies with the participant. There is an emphasis on group based learning and teaching and students are expected to develop reflective practice, be constructively critical of their own and others' contributions, and to moderate group meetings and presentations as a regular part of their programme (research areas).
Students are asked to participate in the governance of their learning. Student representatives are expected to play a real part in formative assessment, on student/staff committees, and in developing the group identity (what our students say).
Clinical experience or work attachment is not part of any IIHD programme, although part-time students have the opportunity to use action learning in their practical learning projects and assignments in and about their home country between modules.
For full time participants, the course lasts one calendar year, starting in September each year. January entry is also permitted for suitably qualified participants. However, please note that the course for those students joining in January will last 13 months instead of 12.
Flexible study is important. Students can exit their studies at different points of the programmes without losing their academic credits and with the possibility of gaining a postgraduate certificate or diploma. These awards can contribute towards an MSc if a student wants to return to study within a period of 4 years. Part-time or full time study at IIHD is possible with entry in September or January each year.
programme routes/structures
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching for all five Masters programmes comprises a combination
of lectures, seminars, case studies, simulation exercises
and project work. Teaching and learning methods stress active
participation and acknowledge and utilise the professional
experience which participants bring to the course.
The programme of assessment incorporates assignments, projects
and examinations at regular intervals throughout the course.
The assessment strategy allows participants to tailor the
direction of both individual assignments and the dissertation
to their individual professional needs.
Entry Requirements
To enter any of these Masters programmes, participants
require an honours degree or diploma in a relevant discipline.
Diplomates should have completed the final examination of
a professional body. The programmes may be completed over
one calendar year (entry in September or January) or taken
part-time over a period not exceeding five years.
While the majority of course participants are qualified in
a health-related area, applicants from other backgrounds (e.g.
social science, social anthropology) are welcomed if they
can demonstrate appropriate understanding/experience of international
health issues.
how to apply
PhDs
IIHD welcomes enquiries from those interested in pursuing doctoral studies in our areas of research interest and strengths indicated throughout our IIHD brochure.
PhD programmes are normally followed for a period of three years full time (or six years part time), with a significant period of study generally spent overseas. Successful applicants are supported by a supervisory team, comprising a Director of Studies and one or more additional Supervisors. Full time students are provided with shared office accommodation and dedicated computing facilities. All students are required to attend an institution-wide Research Training Programme - and pass required coursework - before formally progressing to the status of a PhD student.
Candidates are generally responsible for meeting all costs of tuition and study themselves, either by self funding or by securing external funding. Funded bursary awards and other scholarships are publicly advertised when these become available.
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