Public Health - Health Management, Planning and Policy (International)
Postgraduate
In Leeds
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Postgraduate
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You are reading course information for the 12-month variant of Public Health - Health Management, Planning and Policy (International) programme. If you are interested in the 18-month variant, please follow the links at the right-hand side of this page under the heading 'related courses'.
This programme deals with the management, planning and policy issues for public health services in countries with developing health systems. It will help you acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for building new health services and improving existing health systems.
You’ll learn to:
• take a proactive role in problem-solving, critically reviewing evidence and arriving at informed decisions
• communicate, plan and manage tasks independently and as part of a team
• evaluate different strategies for disease control in order to select the most effective and feasible programmes
• review policies, situations and issues in the field of health management, planning and policy-making, with particular reference to strengthening health policy for government and NGO sectors.
The programme also helps you to develop analytical thinking, independent learning and an awareness of continuing professional development opportunities.
You’ll study in an international learning environment with fellow-professionals from a range of countries and areas of expertise.
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The programme is delivered by Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development, based in the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences..
On this programme you have the opportunity to take part in a study visit to Geneva, attending workshops and meetings with various health-related UN and other international organisations igate a public health management issue in your workplace, or an organisation of your choice. Please contact the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences admissions team if you need further advice on which programme would be best for you.
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Entry requirements
A medical degree or bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) or equivalent qualification in a related discipline (eg medicine, health, science, social sciences, management or administration).
All applicants must have a minimum of two years’ work experience in a health service or developing health system in a low-middle income country.
In exceptional cases, we may accept extensive work experience in health services or health systems for applicants who do not fully meet the stated academic requirements.
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Subjects
- Health Management
- Public Health
- Teaching
- International
- Public
- Planning
- Systems
- Team Training
- Management Planning
Course programme
The compulsory modules lay firm foundations for your learning throughout the programme:
• Introduction to Global and Public Health – introduces concepts, approaches and practices of international health, health systems development and disease control.
• Principles of Health Management, Planning and Policy - examines health systems challenges in resource-limited countries and develops epidemiological skills for addressing public health concerns.
The wide range of optional modules allows you to focus your study to match your interests and experience.
The 10,000-word dissertation (desk based) you write in your final semester gives you space for in-depth examination of an area of health management, planning and policy that’s relevant to your work or career plans.
Course structureThese are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.
Modules Year 1Compulsory modules
- Master of Public Health International: Dissertation 45 credits
- Introduction to Global and Public Health 30 credits
- Principles of Health Management, Planning and Policy 30 credits
- Health Systems Research Methods 15 credits
- Quality Improvement in Health Care 15 credits
- Non-Communicable Diseases 15 credits
- Implications of Conflicts and Emergencies on Health and Healthcare Systems 15 credits
- Human Resources Planning and Management for Health 15 credits
- Health Systems Development for Primary Health Care 15 credits
- Sexual and Reproductive Health 15 credits
- Management of Finance for Health 15 credits
- Health Economics for Developing Health Systems 15 credits
- International Health Policy: Geneva Study Tour 15 credits
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programmes 15 credits
- Communicable Disease Control 15 credits
- Health Promotion 15 credits
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Health System Strengthening 15 credits
For more information on typical modules, read Public Health - Health Management, Planning and Policy (International) MPH in the course catalogue
Learning and teachingUnder the guidance of academic tutors who have all worked in low and middle income countries, you develop core skills and knowledge early in the programme, which you build on with your chosen modules in specialist fields of public health, planning and management. Your dissertation gives you the opportunity to plan, initiate, execute and complete a substantial piece of independent research, with support and guidance. This dissertation is based on secondary data and you will work in Leeds to identify and analyse appropriate literature to produce your dissertation.
The programme introduces essential learning skills for postgraduate level study, with particular emphasis on the challenges facing those returning to study. A reflective learning approach will form the basis of career-long independent learning and continued professional development.
You’ll learn through a mixture of lectures, seminars, group work, tutorials and case studies. Some study sessions use the University's computer resources, with support for students to enhance their competence in the use of information technology. You have access to electronic copies of all teaching materials through our Virtual Learning Environment.
You’ll be able to use University facilities for independent study, such as computing facilities and the Health Sciences library, with its extensive collection of online journals. You will also have access to the newly refurbished Worsley Building with new teaching sace and post-graduate social space.
You’ll benefit from the international learning environment on our international health and development programmes, where you learn and discuss with fellow-health professionals from a range of countries and professional backgrounds.
AssessmentEach module is assessed through a combination of written assignments, group and individual presentations, reflective logs, a written examination on epidemiology and statistics and a 10,000-word dissertation on your original research project.
Public Health - Health Management, Planning and Policy (International)