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Master of Public Health (MPH) (Online)

Master of Public Health (MPH) (Online)

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Study mode

Online

Duration

18 months

Start date

JAN

Key information
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Qualification type

MPH - Master of Public Health

Subject areas

Health Promotion

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

  • Study your MPH online. Delivery takes place via taught sessions, bespoke tutorials, and practical exercises, supported by online resources. Carefully selected tutors and guest lecturers will join you throughout the programme offering up-to-the minute insight, shared reflections and practical support for the duration.
  • You will look at how public health decision-makers think through the kinds of challenging problems they encounter in their work
  • We work closely with healthcare collaborators in the region, and across the globe, to ensure we are meeting the complex needs of a changing healthcare sector
  • This course combines the expertise of our world-renowned public health experts with specialists in leadership and management in our outstanding Business School
  • You will be equipped to work in interdisciplinary healthcare teams to tackle the exciting opportunities and challenges in public health across a wide range of careers

Careers

You will be equipped to work in interdisciplinary healthcare teams to tackle the exciting opportunities and challenges in public health across a wide range of careers. Careers include working in the health and pharmaceutical industry, supporting local commissioning, local authority public health, and work at the frontlines of health policy.

Careers support

All University of Exeter students have access to Career Zone, which gives access to a wealth of business contacts, support and training as well as the opportunity to meet potential employers at our regular Careers Fairs.

Modules

During this module you should expect to become acquainted with the essential and advanced numeracy needed to be an effective public health decision-maker. You will then integrate treatment of statistics alongside population health intelligence and data sources. You will also study the principles of study design and critical appraisal before transitioning to evaluation design (including process, outcome and economic evaluations) to develop the foundational literacy in evidence necessary for effective public health decision-making. The assessment will include a take-home exam, a critical appraisal exercise and a study design plan.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£13,750

Entry requirements

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. You will have, or be predicted, at least a 2:2 degree in a relevant subject such as Life, Health or Medical Science degrees, or?intercalating medical students, with relevant public health work experience.