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MSc - Master of Science
London Campus
Full Time
FEB-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
London Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
London Campus
Full Time
FEB-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
London Campus
Full Time
FEB-25
2 years
MSc - Master of Science
London Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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The pandemic highlighted how important strong public health leadership is to our world. Learn the crucial concepts and principles on a global scale.
Evaluate established public health concepts and consider the new, emerging themes within the context of the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). You will have the opportunity to challenge yourself to apply your theoretical knowledge to specific requirements in real world scenarios.
Course overview
Study the constantly changing place of public health in our society. Transformations in the organisation and practice of health demand the re-evaluation of established methods and the consideration of emerging ideas. Study topics including:
Public health in an ageing population
Sexual and reproductive health
Research methods
Risk factors in public health
Data analytics in healthcare
The science behind preventing disease
On this course, you will study public health on a global scale. Industry speakers from international public health organisations, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), play a crucial role in delivery of this course.
Gain valuable experience with quantitative and qualitative research. For example, you will learn about the science behind preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through qualitative research.
You have the option to undertake 12 months of study or 24 months with Professional Experience to enhance your career prospects. Our London Student Opportunities team will support you in applying for opportunities with a range of tailored services available. You can also gain valuable experience with our Venture Creation Lab (VCL), which provides you with the opportunity to choose between 4 pathways:
Entrepreneurial
Technical
Research
Leadership
Assessment
We will ensure an inclusive and individualised experience using a variety of assessment methods, such as:
Portfolios
Presentations
Vivas
Project-based research
You will benefit from a variety of feedback modes relevant to the assessment. Feedback received will detail how you can develop areas of research, subject knowledge, and professional practice.
2:2 honours degree in a related subject. We require applicants to be from (national or international) health aligned backgrounds, including: Public health and/or health promotion, Allied health, Health-related studies, Social sciences, Biosciences, Sport science and Environmental health.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,300 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£11,300 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£11,300 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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