Department of Global Health & Social Medicine

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Undergraduate study

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We offer interdisciplinary courses that bridge the divide between biomedical, social sciences and humanities.

Master's courses

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We are proud to present our suite of internationally-focused, interdisciplinary master's courses.

PhD research

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We welcome applications to join our lively and mutually-supportive community of doctoral students.

Our research

Research and expertise

Discover our vibrant, multidisciplinary research.

Research impact

Demonstrating that health is more than a medical matter.

Research centres and groups

Explore our research through our centres and groups.

Our people

Find a member of staff in the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine.

Sneak a peek at the home of the UK’s No.1 Sociology courses

Our undergraduate courses were ranked No.1 for Sociology in the UK in the 2025 Guardian University Guide. We also offer highly sought-after postgraduate programmes that explore health from a social science perspective.

Hear from our academics about the classes they teach and their research on global health challenges such as pandemic preparedness, health inequities, reproductive rights and more.

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GHSM Anti Racism Steering Group

The GHSM Anti Racism Steering Group is a staff-student led initiative that fosters dialogue and critical reflection around issues of racism, anti-racist practices and decolonising the field of Global Health & Social Medicine.

Find out more about the group

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GHSM newsletter

Check out the latest GHSM newsletters and read all about our news.

'Age of Health' and GHSM seminar series

Health is both a measure and driver of a successful society, including but not limited to health inequality, the social determinants of health and health-centred approaches to policy.

In the 'Age of Health' series, our experts speak with activists and leaders about this defining issue of our age.

The GHSM seminars host speakers from within and outside King's during the academic year for conversations about their research.