MPH/PgDip/PgCert Public Health (Data Science)

University of Glasgow

Public health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. A Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Glasgow allows you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference.The MPH is taught using a variety of interactive approaches by academics and practitioners with expertise in epidemiology, statistics, global health, and public health research.The programme is multidisciplinary - our staff and students come from a range of backgrounds including medicine, nursing, mathematics, computer science, psychology, sociology, and social policy. Public health plays a central role in guiding health care practice, influencing health policy, protecting the public, and improving population health. Recognised in most countries as an essential qualification for a career in public health.Public Health students at the University of Glasgow benefit from learning within a research-intense environment, with staff working in various areas linked to Public Health. Students will engage with interactive lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, computer labs and practical sessions, self-directed learning, online learning, and supervision. Students undertake a variety of assessments, including essays, reports, practical skills coursework, and presentations. The MPH degree may be obtained with or without a specialism. Specialisms require an additional core course, and the dissertation must be on a suitable topic. Those interested in a specialism should apply for the general MPH programme and a specialism can be chosen during the induction week.An MPH degree can help you make a difference in a variety of public health settings. Our graduates have gone on to work for the NHS, local authorities, government bodies, third sector organisations, academia, and international organisations. Career paths include public health researcher, health promotion specialist, epidemiologist, health information manager, data scientist, health policy analyst, community health worker, disease prevention specialist, and health educator. Some graduates have also gone on to do a PhD.Data Science is a rapidly growing field of employment opportunity where government agencies, universities, international health agencies, consulting/research firms and other scientific organisations are typical employers. One key focus of Public Health Data Science is the analysis of routine administrative health data to improve monitoring of population health and prevent ill health. It covers aspects of information governance and disclosure control and introduces advanced methods of data management and analysis, which help in exploring disease pathways and factors important in patient care, and in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of health research.