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  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Masters Degree Description

​​​The MSc in Public Health is a research-informed, applied programme designed to provide students with advanced, specialist knowledge of the factors that shape population health and the skills to tackle them.

​Through a diverse range of bespoke modules, students will critically engage with global and local public health challenges, exploring how health is influenced by social, political, economic and environmental determinants. This innovative and interdisciplinary programme encourages students to question models of healthcare delivery and to develop a nuanced understanding of the cultural, social and political contexts that inform and influence health promotion, protection and healthcare services.

Entry Requirements

2:2 honours degree (55% or equivalent international qualification) in social science, health and exercise science, medicine, nursing, biomedicine or other related discipline. Applications from those with a non-related degree or lower degree classification who have relevant professional experience in public health will be considered.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

In an era of increasing health disparities, pandemics and environmental challenges, there is an increasing need for highly trained professionals and leaders who can navigate the complexities of public health systems and deliver effective, evidence-based interventions.

Public health professionals are central to addressing key global societal problems, tackling everything from infectious disease outbreaks to health inequalities, policy design and wellness programmes. Graduates of this MSc will be equipped for careers in public health research, policy development, health promotion and global health initiatives across public, private and third-sector organisations. The programme also provides a strong foundation for further academic study, including PhD pathways, empowering students to make a meaningful impact on population health.

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

  • Public Health and its Determinants (30 credits)
  • Health, Policy, Systems and Leadership (15 credits)
  • Health Communication (15 credits)

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

  • Research Design and Practice (15 credits)
  • Techniques in Public Health Data Analysis (15 credits)
  • Intervention Development: Implementation and Evaluation (30 credits)

Summer

Compulsory modules

  • Dissertation in Public Health (60 credits)

OR

  • Workplace Focussed Dissertation (Public Health) (60 credits)

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