Course overview

Does your desire to make a difference draw you towards a career in public health? Do you believe in saving lives, improving healthcare solutions, and eradicating health inequalities?

Whatever is making you consider this online MSc in Public Health, youll gain an in-depth understanding of the theories behind public health practice. Youll also learn how to apply them to real-world public health situations.

Best of all, you can tailor your studies to suit your chosen specialism. Our course offers three pathways: Public Health, Global Health, or Mental Health.

Your studies will give you deeper insights into the wider determinants of health and health inequalities. For example, these include social, economic and environmental influences on health.

We'll discuss how to measure and assess population health. We'll also cover how to monitor health needs and look at how research can inform public health strategies.

Finally, we'll explore the broader healthcare landscape. This includes stakeholders, organisations, and health professionals.

Equipped with this holistic knowledge and global vision, youll be positioned to meet the ever-increasing demand for effective changemakers and leaders in healthcare.

What you'll study

Youll leverage our world-leading academic, research, and clinical expertise to develop a critical understanding of public health. This will empower you to lead and develop evidence-based public health policy and practice. We pay particular attention to the interventions required to effectively – and efficiently – address health inequalities and improve health outcomes for local and wider populations. This includes:

• Measurement and monitoring of population health
• Health needs assessment and risk assessment
• Addressing health inequalities
• Principles and practices of disease prevention
• Health protection strategies
• Health improvement initiatives