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MSc - Master of Science
Belfast Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Belfast Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Belfast Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
3 years
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The PGCert/PGDip/MSc in Health Promotion and Public Health attracts students from a wide range of disciplines and from different nationalities. It prides itself on its inclusive approach. Whether you are contemplating a career within the expanding field of health promotion and public health or want to take your career to the next level, the PGCert/PGDip/MSc in Health Promotion and Public Health will enhance your prospects. On completion of the MSc there will be the potential for you to be able to apply to become a registered public health and/or health promotion practitioner. Extensive links between employers and academic staff attempt to ensure that the course content is relevant to contemporary public health practice.
The course is structured around four taught modules and the completion of a MSc Project.
The modular structure of the course:
Health promotion and public health are no longer viewed as the responsibility of only those working in health. This course will prepare you for a public health career in a broad range of policy, practice or academic settings. Students have obtained employment in statutory, voluntary, charity, private and community organisations as well as in government and academic institutions. Students will also achieve PgDip and PgCert awards during this course.
For entry on to PGCert/PGDip - Students normally need, a degree in a subject related to health promotion, public health or population health from an institution approved by the University. For MSc - Candidates will normally progress from the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion and Public Health. Candidates who hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion, Public Health, Population Health or a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing from Ulster or equivalent from another University, with a mark profile equivalent to that required of Postgraduate Diplomas in Health Promotion and Public Health of Ulster, as evidenced by a transcript, may be admitted directly to the MSc phase of the course.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,000 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.
£17,810 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£17,810 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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