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Study mode

Online

Duration

18 months

Start date

JUL-23

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Health Promotion

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

You will engage in critical evaluations of theories for solving complex public health challenges with various applications and modes of resolution within a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines including health and medicine, sociology and anthropology, economics, marketing and information technology.

Engage in practice-based specialisations in public policy, occupational health and safety, diet and nutrition, emergency and disaster management, global health, and environmental health and learn how to deal with current and emergent public health issues. In terms of research, the programme design will stimulate student-led learning towards developing a solid foundation in applied health research methodologies. Acquire an integrated comprehension of public health and its agencies in different social contexts.

Who is it for?

The Master in Public Health is perfect for ambitious professionals with a passion for public health who are seeking the knowledge and support to foster a lucrative, sustainable and impactful career in the field.

At the end of this programme you will be able to:

  • Critically apply the core scientific principles of public health, including epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management and behavioural health.
  • Analyse and contrast diverse methodological approaches derived from different social sciences to address public health problems.
  • Demonstrate skills required to research contemporary public health problems in a local and global context.
  • Critically apply knowledge from the social sciences in addressing public health problems.
  • Employ skills needed for leadership and decision-making in public health, including applications of communication, ethics and professionalism.
  • Critically evaluate the primary issues in public health management in various contexts.
  • Critically evaluate the complexities of health economics and assess a variety of health management systems.
  • Critically apply the principles of programme design, implementation and evaluation to
  • health management programmes in NGO, advocacy groups and governmental sectors.

Modules

Foundations of Public Health and Healthcare Administration - Core
Public Health Management and Leadership - Core
Epidemiology - Core
Research Methods and Applied Project in Public Health - Core
Law, Policy and Ethics in Health - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,667

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£4,667

Entry requirements

To be confirmed