Public Health

Queen's University Belfast

Master

In Belfast City

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Belfast city (Northern Ireland)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview: A MPH is an internationally recognised qualification opening up many employment opportunities throughout the world.

The course equips students with the knowledge and skills base to pursue a career in public health or other health-related leadership roles.

The curriculum for the MPH at Queen’s is aligned very closely to the syllabus for the professional exams for the UK Faculty of Public Health. The MPH is designed to introduce students to: The 'science' of public health practice: a robust, systematic and evidence-based approach to define and understand population health issues and problems. The 'art' of public health practice - interpersonal and organisational skills to work in partnership with others; influence decisions; support implementation of policy, programmes or interventions; and effect real change. It aims to identify optimal solutions for health gain within available resources. A global perspective on public health, including the health of underserved areas in Lower and Middle Income Countries (LMICs)  For more information, watch our recent webinar!   Why Queen's?In collaboration with the Institute of Public Health in Ireland and other key local stakeholders, Queen's hosts one of five UKCRC Public Health Research Centres of Excellence in the UK to encourage multidisciplinary working and increase capacity to address complex population-level health issues. One of our strengths is the small class size (typically around 20 students per year) which enables very close liaison between staff and students. You will be based in the Centre of Excellence for Public Health, Northern Ireland, which is one of five UKCRC Public Health Research Centres of Excellence in the UK, and you will be taught and mentored by world-class researchers. You will also be exposed to a wide range of public health leaders and practitioners...

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Belfast City (County Antrim)
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University Road, BT7 1NN

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About this course

A 2.1 Honours degree or above in a health-related subject or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Evidence of equivalent professional qualifications or experience may be considered, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisite academic requirement. Applicants may be required to undertake an interview. INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS For information on international qualification equivalents please select Your Country from the list on our International Students website.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR...

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Subjects

  • Public Health
  • Public
  • Global

Course programme

Course Details

Programme content is based on the Diploma (Part A) Examination Syllabus for Membership of the UK Faculty of Public Health, this MPH comprises two taught semesters plus one research-based component. Semesters 1 and 2 involve a mixture of formal lectures, tutorials and group work and Semester 3 focuses on the dissertation.

Semester 1 modules

Introduce core concepts, methodologies and approaches, with an emphasis on critical thinking and the application of new knowledge:

  • Determinants of Health and Health Improvement (Pt 1)
  • Medical Statistics
  • Public Health Sciences

Semester 2 modules

Focus on public health practice within the three principal domains/modules:

  • Determinants of Health and Health Improvement (Pt 2)
  • Health and Social Care Systems
  • Health Protection
  • Optional Modules:
  • - Advanced Public Health Practice
  • - Global Health

Semester 3

Students are also required to complete an appropriate, discrete, academic or service public health dissertation project to integrate and apply public health-related knowledge and skills. There may be opportunities to work with local public health organisations and opportunities to conduct projects in underserved areas of LMICs can be arranged.

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Assessment & Feedback

Assessment is by a variety of methods including written examination, written assignments and oral presentations. A 10-15,000 word dissertation is required.

Learning and Teaching

At Queen’s, we aim to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable student to achieve their full academic potential.

On this course we do this by providing a range of learning experiences which enable our students to engage with subject experts, develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and work that enhances their development as independent, lifelong learners.

Classes are in the morning and afternoon through a combination of course lectures, practical experiences and Self-directed study to enhance employability

Additional information

MPH graduates will have the skills and knowledge foundation to pursue public health career opportunities in the health and social care sector, health-related non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and in both teaching and research departments in universities. On completion of the course graduates are well placed to undertake the professional examinations of the UK or Irish Faculty of Public Health and may go on to pursue a career in Public Health, either locally in the UK/Ireland or nternationally, including careers focussed on the...

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