MSc Global Maternal Health in London United Kingdom | City St George's, University of London

The MSc in Global Maternal Health is a versatile program aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities with an emphasis on worldwide childbirth and maternal health issues. This includes advancing midwifery practices to boost the quality, availability, and safety of maternity care on a global scale. Engage in discussions about critical maternal health topics and healthcare delivery within diverse professional and interdisciplinary settings. Acquire essential research and data analysis skills to strengthen your role as an evidence-based practitioner, researcher, educator, advocate, or development professional.

Who is this course for
This program is ideal for graduates from various fields related to global maternal health, such as midwifery, nursing, medicine, public health, policy, sociology, anthropology, and law.

Specialisms:
Enhance your research abilities and critical thinking while having the chance to participate in an international elective placement. Conduct an implementation and improvement project under expert guidance, setting the stage for future independent research and service advancements.

Career:
Designed for maximum flexibility, this program helps you build specialized expertise at a rigorous academic and practical level. It prepares you for diverse roles, including:
- Consultant Midwife
- Clinical leadership in high-, middle-, or low-income regions
- Academic positions involving teaching and research
- International development work at clinical or managerial levels
- Maternity or public health policy roles

Gain experience
As part of the Global Maternal Health Innovation and Implementation module, you will complete a 30-hour placement. Options may include:
- A clinical, research, or policy improvement project in your current workplace
- A similar project in a different setting arranged through our partner network
- A placement with the World Health Organization (WHO)
- A virtual placement via our partner network
Alternative placement options can also be discussed with your module leader.

Available opportunities depend on international travel advisories, restrictions, or other external factors, which will be reviewed with your module leader at the program's start. WHO placements are unpaid and typically involve time in Geneva, where students observe and contribute to maternity policy initiatives. In some cases, placements may occur at WHO offices in other countries.

Teaching and assessment:
This program is designed to accommodate both UK and international students, offering flexible delivery options such as online-only study or intensive on-site elective modules. The Innovation and Improvement module includes a placement, either locally or internationally, to further enrich your learning experience.