Gain the knowledge and skills you need for a public health career worldwide. From epidemiological research to addiction and disease policy-making to migration and mental health this course covers the key concepts. Across the globe the increasing demand for healthcare alongside the reduction in funding for healthcare systems means there is an increased need for a trained effective workforce of public health professionals.
Globally the field of public health is ever-expanding particularly in the context of increased migration conflict natural disasters and infectious disease outbreaks.
Covid-19 and Ebola health inequality debate about conflict vaccine hesitancy and the role of the state in health: public health is constantly in the news – and our MPH will equip you to meet these challenges.
A UK Honours Degree or equivalent
International students
Applicants will be required to demonstrate the University standard of English language (IELTS) at Level 6.5 prior to commencement on a course. Students who do not meet this criterion will be advised to seek support from ALS English language programme prior to commencement of the course.
Selection Process
Candidates should normally have a good first degree or equivalent and be working or hope to work within any area of the public health arena. They do not necessarily need a professional qualification for access to the course but do need to demonstrate a strong interest in public health and local health improvement.
Candidates with a third class honours or ordinary (pass) degree plus a minimum of one year of relevant post-graduate work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates who do not have a first degree but have relevant work experience may be able to gain access to the course by completing a Non Graduate Entry Profile demonstrating and reflecting on achievement of generic undergraduate learning outcomes through experiential learning.
Admission to the Course with Non-Traditional entry
Non graduates may gain entry to the course by clearly demonstrating on their application that their qualifications and experience are equivalent to an Honours degree.
Admission with Credit
Applicants seeking admission with credit (either APCL or APEL) are referred initially to the AP(E)L Advisor for the Faculty of Health Education Medicine and Social Care.
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This MPH Global Public Health has been mapped against the Faculty of Public Health Public Health Training Curriculum and does therefore assist with achieving professional recognition. We expect our graduates to be able to seek roles in a variety of sectors such as health government voluntary organisations and the wider community.
Core modules
Essential Issues in Public Health and Practice
Statistics and Epidemiology
Public Health Ethics: Mental Health Bioethics and Society
Postgraduate Research Project - Public Health
Globalisation and Public Health
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