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The MSc Public Health is a challenging and rewarding programme designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to public health for students who intend to pursue careers in public health practice, management and/or research at local, national and/or supranational levels.
The core focus of the programme is on improving the health and wellbeing of populations, preventing health problems before they occur and reducing inequalities in health. It offers a cutting-edge knowledge and skills base in the principles and methods of public health and a creative and supportive learning environment. It explores a broad range of contemporary public health issues, supported by leading experts in the field of public health as well as the experiences of other students sharing diverse experiences from a range of public health systems around the world.
This programme is composed of nine mandatory modules and is designed as a progressive process where the modules collectively work together to provide the knowledge, skills and understanding required by the modern public health practitioner, whether that be as an epidemiologist, health promoter, leader or researcher.
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
24/02, 24/03, 26/05, 23/06, 25/08, 22/09, 24/11, and 22/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
Duration: 2 - 5 years
Study mode: Online learning
| Foundation Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Code | Credits |
| Induction Module UOS-IND-M-100 |
UOS-IND-M-100 | 0.00 |
| Postgraduate Certificate Level | ||
| Name | Code | Credits |
| Principles of Public Health UPGPBHM01 |
UPGPBHM01 | 20.00 |
| Health Promotion UPGPBHM02 |
UPGPBHM02 | 20.00 |
| Epidemiology UPGPBHM03 |
UPGPBHM03 | 20.00 |
| Postgraduate Diploma Level | ||
| Name | Code | Credits |
| Research Methods: Evidence-based Practice in Public Health UPGPBHM04 |
UPGPBHM04 | 20.00 |
| Health Economics UPGPBHM05 |
UPGPBHM05 | 20.00 |
| Health Protection UPGPBHM06 |
UPGPBHM06 | 20.00 |
| Postgraduate Award Level | ||
| Name | Code | Credits |
| Public Health Leadership UPGPBHM07 |
UPGPBHM07 | 20.00 |
| Research Project 1: Global Health UPGPBHM08 |
UPGPBHM08 | 20.00 |
| Research Project 2: Proposal Design and Dissemination UPGPBHM09 |
UPGPBHM09 | 20.00 |
Where a student withdraws from the programme early or fails to gain sufficient credits for the full Postgraduate Award, they may be eligible for an exit award of a Postgraduate Diploma (if they have gained at least 120 credits from modules at any of the above programme levels) or a Postgraduate Certificate (if they have gained at least 60 credits from modules at any of the above programme levels).
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Please note that this programme is only open to international students (UK residents are not eligible to apply).
