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    Health in Urban Development MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £35,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    50%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Health in Urban Development MSc at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £35,400.

    About the program

    Examines relationships between health, social justice, urban governance, and development planning in urban contexts of Global South and North. Covers effects of urbanisation, social interactions, and policies on physical and mental health of communities, including urban inequalities, informality, and environmental risks.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 26, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level 1: Overall score of 92 with 24/30 in reading and writing and 20/30 in speaking and listening (TOEFL iBT tests taken before 21 January 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level 1: Overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £15,900.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Health in Urban Development MSc at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Health in Urban Development MSc at UCL is £35,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is Health in Urban Development MSc at UCL online or in-person?
    Health in Urban Development MSc at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Health in Urban Development MSc at UCL take to complete?
    Health in Urban Development MSc at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Health in Urban Development MSc at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree
    How competitive is Health in Urban Development MSc at UCL?
    Health in Urban Development MSc at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 50%.