Designed for individuals who have studied or are working in a health-related field, the University of Wolverhamptons Master of Public Health (MPH) will expand your skills and knowledge on public health, and prepare you for progression in this exciting and important sector.

Drawing on UK government policy directives in public health and mapped against the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) specialist register standards, this degree adopts a strong focus on addressing health inequalities, empowering individuals and communities, and will build the skills needed for a proactive public health workforce.

We have developed cohesive links with local public health departments as well as international public health bodies and membership organisations, such as the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) and the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER). When you study with us, you will benefit from these links and will have the opportunity to engage with public health professionals who are often invited as guest speakers.

With an established reputation for excellence in course quality and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, our MPH develops highly sought-after graduates. Many University of Wolverhampton MPH students are now working at government public health agencies, such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) where they are making differences to population health with the skills they acquired from this course.

Flexible study that fits around you

This Masters degree is taught within an innovative online learning environment which has been tailor-made to encourage collaboration and interaction between MPH students. This will allow you to draw on knowledge and experiences from fellow professionals, and will enable you to build a global network of peers as you study.

This course is offered part-time, and you can graduate within 24 months whilst continuing to work as you fit your learning around your current commitments.

You can access course material on a smartphone, a tablet, or a laptop, at a time that suits you, making it a flexible degree that can be studied from anywhere and at any time.

What you will learn

By following the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework, when you study this MPH you will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for success in public health practice. Taught by experienced staff, many of whom have first-hand knowledge of working in public health practice and/or research, you will learn how to integrate and apply what you learn to achieve your career goals.

• Skills and knowledge youll learn include:
• Politics and philosophy of public health practice
• Public health protection and improvement
• Public health epidemiology and statistics
• Psychological approaches applied to public health
• Addressing the wider determinants of health and inequalities
• Planning and evaluating public health interventions
• Strategic management and leadership
• Appraising policies in public health
• Communicating and disseminating public health messages

Designed with your future in mind

This degree will enable you to gain an understanding of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to public health, and relates to the three domains of public health practice: health protection, health improvement, and service quality.

To aid your career progression the course has been informed by the core competency areas defined by the Public Health Skills and Knowledge framework. This includes:

• Surveillance and assessment of health
• Assessing the evidence for health
• Policy and strategy
• Leadership and collaborative working
• Health improvement and protection
• Public health intelligence
• Academic public health
• Health and social care quality