Public Health (Taught)

Gain an in-depth analysis of public health concepts, theories, and principles on our master’s in public health degree course. The need for skilled leaders in public health is rising as global demand for effective health policy and practice increases at an unprecedented rate.

This Master of Public Health (MPH) course is designed to empower individuals currently working in, or aspiring to enter public health careers, including practitioners, health professionals, and those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to a new level.

What will I study?
Our programme provides an in-depth understanding of global public health concepts, theories, and principles, with a strong emphasis on public health practice. It encourages you to adopt an international as well as national perspective and critically examine public health issues.

Some of the topics you will study include:

• development of entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

• project work, in which you will gain expertise in environmental health, and health policy.

• undertaking research projects, honing skills in research formulation.

• design, implement, and present research findings.

• conceptual and theoretical understanding of public health concepts.

• applying theoretical concepts and ideas to real world problems.

• reflect on the impact of current public health programmes and initiatives.

• study how to affect a positive societal change and impact global healthcare.

• This programme is ideal for those aspiring to roles in government agencies, non-profit organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and healthcare institutions.

What are my career prospects?
Graduates can pursue careers as epidemiologists, public health advisors, public health practitioners, health educators, programme managers, or policy analysts. Due to the global focus of the course you can look to find employment both locally and internationally. You will be well placed to lend your skills to public health initiatives you are personally passionate about.

With the skills you have gained, the projects you have undertaken, and the knowledge you now have, you will be able to show off skills to a wide range of employers from many industries.

How will I be taught and assessed?
The teaching and learning strategies employed within this programme will reflect the nature of the skills required for employment in the field of public health. You will be encouraged to develop independent learning skills and abilities to stay abreast of the latest developments in local and global public health.

The following assessment activities are examples of the assessment strategies used on this programme:

Written assignments:

• Essay

• Case study

• Report and reflective account

• Portfolio of evidence

• Presentations

• Research Project

Year One
Core
Advanced Concepts and Practices in Public Health
Epidemiology
Innovation and Social Impact in Public Health
Leading with Influence
Global Health Systems and Health Economics
Research Project

Optional Modules
Challenges and Priorities in Public Health
Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Health Promotion Interventions

How will I be taught and assessed?

The teaching and learning strategies employed within this programme will reflect the nature of the skills required for employment in the field of public health. You will be encouraged to develop independent learning skills and abilities to stay abreast of the latest developments in local and global public health.

The following assessment activities are examples of the assessment strategies used on this programme:

Written assignments:
Essay
Case study
Report and reflective account
Portfolio of evidence
Presentations
Research Project