Public Health

MSc Public Health
Mode: part-time (2-4 years)

An innovative work based approach centres the programme within the student’s practice and specific areas of interest appropriate to their level of experience and skill. The course is dedicated to creating an effective ‘community of inquiry’ to foster group learning and support.

The course is based on the principles set out in the White Paper in Public Health - that the NHS should improve health and prevent disease, not just provide treatment for those who are ill.

The MSc is a useful introduction to the academic part of the syllabus for the MFPHM Part 1 examination and positions students to work towards the core public health competencies.

The course is offered with three levels of qualification - Certificate, Diploma and Masters.

During the course you will have the opportunity to develop your own special interests and embark on academic research.

Why choose this course?

• This course is offers the flexible format of distance learning.
• The course enables you to follow your own discipline area.

Career Opportunities

Public Health has become an increasingly significant focus of Government plans, initiating developments at both local, national and international levels within multiple health care settings.

Organisations require practitioners who have the specialist skills and attitudes provided by this course, whether experienced practitioners or graduates seeking a working understanding of Public Health.

Teaching/learning methods and strategies

This course is a distance learning programme with online support. It incorporates the use of on-line teaching materials, videos, tutorials via Webcam and on-line group work with peers.

Assessment

The approach to assessment involves you negotiating an appropriate learning within the broad parameters of each module.

This approach is designed to ensure that each assignment is most meaningful for the student in realising maximum benefit from the programme.

There is a strong emphasis on reflection and integrating theory with practice. Some assignment work is concerned with project planning and reporting as a specific skill in itself.

Dissertation/project and research

The dissertation offers the opportunity to undertake a research project relating to a topic of public health.

Entry requirements

The minimum requirements for entry to this programme are:

• An Honours degree; or
• A postgraduate qualification; or
• A qualification recognised as equivalent to the above.

Applications may be considered from senior practitioners and managers not in possession of a degree but who have relevant professional qualifications, and the experience and academic ability to benefit from the programme.

Working within Public Health, where possible.

International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 prior to entry to the programme.

Special entry requirements

Technical requirements are:

• Personal computer with Microsoft Windows XP
• Internet Access
• Web Camera
• Video/DVD - availability
• Headphones and microphone in order to access the audio email and discussion boards

Attendance

This course is a distance learning programme with full online support. There is no attendance requirement.