MPH Public Health

Module: 7HW012

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of this module is to provide you with depth knowledge of the research process and to acquire practical skills for the design and conduct of research studies, including data collection and analysis. You will plan a research study to be carried out independently, in fulfilment of the requirements of the Master's Dissertation. You will write a research plan in preparation for the development of the research proposal needed in your application for ethical approval of your study. You will gain a critical, depth knowledge of the methodologies and research methods you will need in order to write Chapter 3 (Methodology and Methods) of your Master's Dissertation.

Module: 7HW011

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Health needs assessment is a systematic method for reviewing the health issues facing a population leading to agreed priorities and resource allocation that will improve health and reduce inequalities. It is a recommended public health tool to provide evidence about a population on which to plan services and address health inequalities. It provides an opportunity to engage with specific populations and enable them to contribute to targeted service planning and resource allocation and it provides an opportunity for cross-cultural partnership working and the development of creative and effective interventions (HDA, 2010). This module will enable you to critically assess and evaluate ways in which health and social needs are assessed. You will consider the theory and practice of health needs assessment and evaluation by critical examination of theoretical, conceptual and practical issues; some of the topics you will explore include Health Equity Audit, Health Economics and Health Informatics.

Module: 7HW019

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to explore the inter-relationship between the protection of public health (the control of communicable diseases) and the improvement of public health through health promotion strategies. It will critically review techniques and strategies that are implemented nationally and internationally to both protect and improve health

Module: 7HR006

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

A key organisational challenge is to bring about beneficial change. Change for some organisations is in itself not enough and only transformation will do. Effective leadership of such processes is clearly of vital importance. The purpose of this module is to challenge managers and aspiring managers to consider the practical issues associated with effective change leadership from a range of different conceptual perspectives and so be better equipped within the work place.

Module: 7HW014

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Two broad themes of health inequalities and global health differences underpin the module. Contemporary public health and epidemiological priorities are explored from a life course perspective. Teaching on epidemiological methodologies and statistics interfaces with and supports the research methods and dissertation modules, preparing you for work in a range of public health arenas. This module takes a practical problem based learning approach.

Module: 7HW015

Credits: 60

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is the independent study element of your Masters Degree. You will design and implement an original research project. Your taught modules support the work in this module with theoretical frameworks, research methodologies and applications for your chosen discipline. The module is designed to be studied after or in conjunction with a research skills module where your research proposal is planned and assessed.

Module: 7HW013

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module introduces students to the sociological perspectives needed to understand current health issues. It develops critical understanding of sociological theory, and the skills needed to analyse health policy. Students are thereby enabled to improve population health and well-being, and reduce health inequalities.

The MPH has been delivered for over a decade at the University and recruits around 60 students per year over two intakes. The success rate is high, mainly attributable to the personal tutor support that is provided to students throughout the taught elements of the award and during research supervision. Students are also supported when they have completed the course through regular email updates, opportunities and reference support for job applications.

If you are an International student, our dedicated International Centre staff will support you with the application process and any Visa issues you may have before entry onto the course and when you study with us.

The University has a long history of providing excellent standards of education to students and has been commended for its achievement by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA - this is an independent body whose main aim is to review the standards within University and Higher education establishments in the UK – see for more information).

The course team are also actively engaged in the Learning for Public Health Network (formerly called the Teaching Public Health Network, supported by the Department of Health). This is a regional teaching enhancement and support group which enables us to ensure that the course aims and outcomes respond to the needs of public health employers (see for more information)

Visiting lecturers and honorary lecturers from public health organizations regularly lead classes, sharing their knowledge and experience of contemporary initiatives in public health. Extra curricula activities include a wide range of public lectures within the university.

The Institute of Public Health, Social Work and Care have staff with extensive experience in health care at clinical, managerial and research levels. Research and development are viewed as an integral part of the School’s activities, underpinning learning and teaching within all subject areas. The Centre for Health and Social Care Improvement (CHSCI) is a multi-disciplinary partnership within the School of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Wolverhampton. Our aim is to develop a new understanding between higher education and, health and social care organizations, and businesses to improve planning, delivery and evaluation of services, and development of people. Our vision is to work to continuously improve upon the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, promoting health and social well-being, and contributing to the development of appropriate policies and interventions locally, nationally and internationally.

The Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing series of seminars and lectures spans education, sport, care, psychology health and wellbeing, bringing you a variety of engaging speakers and experts from the University of Wolverhampton and many other UK universities, visit

During the course you will analyse practice and policy in health care, developing practical and critical skills – you will also gain a sound understanding of associated theories and will have the opportunity to develop your own special interests and embark on academic research. The programme also covers much of the syllabus required for the Part 1 examinations of the Faculty of Public Health.

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full time Distance Learning £6400 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Full-time £6400 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time Distance Learning £3200 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time £3200 per year 2020-21 Home Full time Distance Learning £6550 per year 2021-22 Home Full-time £6550 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time Distance Learning £3275 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time £3275 per year 2021-22 International Full time Distance Learning £6400 per year 2020-21 International Full time Distance Learning £6550 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £13350 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £13950 per year 2021-22