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Master of Public Health MPH

Different course options

Full time | Wheeler | 1 year | JAN-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MPH - Master of Public Health

Subject areas

Health Promotion Environmental Health (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

This course is likely to be attractive to both medical and non-medical graduates. Our range of modules will offer you excellent opportunities to develop your skills in areas such as epidemiology; policy development and analysis; leadership; and the collaborative and partnership working required to tackle determinants of health that transcend national boundaries.

Why study this course with us?

With the increasing emphasis on health protection, promotion and disease prevention, a variety of new career opportunities have been generated for people with a postgraduate qualification in public health.

The Public Health Skills and Career Framework (UK) has been used to define and organise the core areas of knowledge and relevant skills into our five core modules. Thus, all the key public health competency areas are embedded into the course.

Even if your academic background is not directly in public health, we would encourage you to apply, particularly if you are working in the public health, social or community sectors in some capacity.

The course is supported by a range of high-profile speakers who are all experts in their fields.

Assessment

We will use a variety of assessment methods to assess your understanding. Formative assessment includes self- and peer assessment. Summative assessment includes the submission of essays, analysis of case studies, data analyses and oral presentations.

Careers and Employability

Student Futures aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

Modules

Module content will include: Public health in an historical and theoretical context. The development of public health, the rise and limits of medicine, and the emergence of health promotion; Introduction to population health ? demographics, changes in population and disease patterns, measurement of health and disease, protection and screening; Social justice perspective of public health with reference to the main social, economic, political and environmental determinants of health; Public health ethics and ideologies that underpin the policy making process in relation to key public health issues.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,515

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£14,250

Entry requirements

Normally, applicants should have an appropriate university degree or equivalent qualification. Alternatively, students with relevant experience may be able to apply through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) route.

University information

The University of Chester is a 21st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher education institutions in England. With a modern outlook, a strong research pedigree and guiding principles of supportiveness and inclusiveness, it’s an academic community that has stood the test of time. Today, it attracts thousands of students from around the world and is known for its commitment to helping students...more