PostgraduatePart-time

PgCert Global Health (Online)

University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Health Studies
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

PgCert Global Health (distance learning) will empower you to confidently meet the clinical and logistical challenges of working in complex and unpredictable situations; overseas, in low resource settings, on expedition or within your UK practice.

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · Subjects: relevant global health subject · or above
Degree2:2 · considered case by case
Other conditionsinterview · …confirming your suitability for the course; or to take part in an interview and you will be sent a decision by letter or email.

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

B Search entry requirements for your country 5 Extended entry requirements a suitable English language qualification. The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element).

Fees

International students: £3,900 per year

UK students: £3,900 per year

Start dates

September (main intake; some programmes may start in January)

Application deadline

Varies by programme; check with admissions team

Campus

  • Online, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

67 countries

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

To apply for our postgraduate courses (second degrees) from the USA, you'll need a good (3.0/4.0 min GPA) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject from a regionally accredited American university. University of Plymouth requirement - USA high school graduation diploma Undergraduate programmes | Postgraduate programmes; C | C UPIC requirement - USA high school graduation diploma Please note if you are not a national of the USA, an alternative English Language qualification may be required to demonstrate your skill in all four component areas if you require a Student (formerly Tier 4) visa for study at Plymouth. Undergraduate programmes | Postgraduate programmes; C | C

English language

Accepted from United States: USA High School Graduation Diploma: Undergraduate programmes: C; Postgraduate programmes: C | Standard: IELTS (Academic): Postgraduate programmes=6.5 overall; Minimum component scores=5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)

From University of Plymouth's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships at University of Plymouth

1 for this level
  • International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship£4,000.00 (US$ 5,166)
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Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 3,900
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 19,286

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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    Your offer

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    Accept and pay the deposit

    You accept the offer and pay any deposit the university asks for, by its deadline.

  3. 3

    Your CAS

    The university issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the number your visa application needs. We help you get it.

  4. 4

    Your Student visa

    You apply with your CAS and show GBP 14,439 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.

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