This MSc will prepare you for a public health career in settings such as health services, government, research and the not-for-profit sector. You will gain core skills and knowledge that are applicable for public health work in the UK and internationally. These include critically appraising evidence, analysing and interpreting data, research methods, and applying methods to protect health, prevent ill-health and improve health services. The programme is suitable for students from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.
The MSc covers the principles and practice of public hea...
This MSc will prepare you for a public health career in settings such as health services, government, research and the not-for-profit sector. You will gain core skills and knowledge that are applicable for public health work in the UK and internationally. These include critically appraising evidence, analysing and interpreting data, research methods, and applying methods to protect health, prevent ill-health and improve health services. The programme is suitable for students from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.<br/><br/>The MSc covers the principles and practice of public health, health improvement, health protection, epidemiology and statistics, research methods and evaluation, health economics, ethics and healthcare services. You will learn from public health professionals, including colleagues from UK Health Security Agency, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, local government and the National Health Service, in addition to research-led teaching from multidisciplinary academic experts.<br/><br/>Your dissertation will take the form of a journal article and a poster presentation, opening the possibility of submission for publication. The programme covers many parts of the Faculty of Public Healths Diplomate Exam.<br/><br/>The Department of Population Health Sciences has international excellence in research methods, health protection research, and developing and evaluating public health interventions. The Centre for Public Health is a member of the National Institute of Health Researchs School for Public Health and Health Protection Research Unit in Behavioural Science and Evaluation.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Clifton Campus
Application deadline
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
B78
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £7,650 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |