Program Description

Gain the knowledge and skills you need for a public health career worldwide. From epidemiological research to addiction and disease, policy-making to migration and mental health, this course covers the key concepts. Across the globe, the increasing demand for healthcare alongside the reduction in funding for healthcare systems means there is an increased need for a trained, effective workforce of public health professionals. Globally, the field of public health is ever-expanding, particularly in the context of increased migration, conflict, natural disasters, and infectious disease outbreaks.

The course has been designed to address current global public health issues such as infectious disease control and mental health issues related to increasing migration patterns. We’ll prepare you to take on global public health challenges, through essential public health, epidemiology and statistics, ethics and globalisation, culminating in a major project led by you. By nature, the field of public health is complex and requires cooperation between diverse sectors and disciplines. This course has been designed to incorporate the interplay between health, social care, economy, environment and politics to encourage creative and applied learning. Throughout the course, you’ll develop your theoretical foundation and learn how to apply knowledge in real-world situations.

Admission Requirements

• A UK Honours Degree or equivalent
• Candidates should normally have a good first degree or equivalent and be working, or hope to work, within any area of the public health arena. They do not necessarily need a professional qualification for access to the course but do need to demonstrate a strong interest in public health and local health improvement.
• Candidates with a third class honours, or ordinary (pass) degree plus a minimum of one year of relevant post-graduate work experience, will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates who do not have a first degree, but have relevant work experience, may be able to gain access to the course by completing a Non Graduate Entry Profile demonstrating, and reflecting on, achievement of generic undergraduate learning outcomes through experiential learning.
• Non graduates may gain entry to the course by clearly demonstrating on their application that their qualifications and experience are equivalent to an Honours degree.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.5

Remarks:

• For IELTS Waiver - At least 65% marks in English in Higher Secondary School
• The university will not accept a master's degree student for another master's degree course.