Public Health MSc

Course Content

• Course Details

  Our MSc Public Health will be delivered by a range of teaching methods such as core lectures, group work, online activities, use of case studies and directed learning approaches, preparing you for a career in Public Health at both strategic and operational levels.

  Shared learning with other professionals will be a focus of this course and you will be encouraged to develop a critical, evaluative approach to the knowledge which underpins present-day public health practice.

  All modules of the course (except the Professional Project) incorporate 200 hours of learning, including taught sessions, self-directed independent study, and assignment preparation. Furthermore, (included in the 200 hours) are six study days, in which you are expected to attend lectures or work online on electronic activities via the online learning environment, NILE.

  The teaching team have created a flexible and challenging Public Health masters programme, which incorporates face-to-face teaching, workshops and tutorials, as well as three of the core modules having an extensive self-directed online component. Opportunities exist to undertake a volunteering post within a Public Health environment and to gain experience of working within a non-Governmental organisation whilst ‘giving back’ to the vulnerable in society. This reflects the University’s Changemaker ethos which strives to identify and respond to societal issues in a proactive, sustainable and ethical manner.

  Embedded within the Public Health course are sessions from the Changemaker Hub, which offer support and advice in cohort groups and on a one-to-one basis for CV writing, interview techniques and help with locating a volunteer placement. These skills are invaluable when it comes to applying for employment or PhD study.

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• FAQs

  What is a masters in public health?

  A masters in Public Health is a postgraduate level degree that equip students with the knowledge and skills required to protect and improve the health of the population through research, policy and practice.

  Why study MSc in Public Health?

  Public health plays a crucial role in the prevention of diseases and promotion of health, as well as empowering individuals and communities to manage chronic illnesses and disabilities. Public health engages people from across disciplines and backgrounds to uncover the root causes of health problems and develop long-lasting, innovative, cost-effective solutions that improve everyone’s quality of life.

  While medicine helps to treat people one-on-one when they are sick, in contrast, public health proactively prevents illnesses/injuries across large numbers of people through interventions. A career in public health will enable you to collaborate with others to develop and implement innovative solutions/interventions that will improve health and prolong lives of people both locally and around the world.

  How long does a masters in public health take?

  Our MSc in Public Health has a duration of 1 year full-time and 2-5 years part-time study.

  What can you do with a masters degree in public health

  Public Health is a broad field with a range of career opportunities in the following sectors: public policy, epidemiology, global health, public health education, lifestyle programmes, immunisation and screening programmes. Other career opportunities include public health analyst and public health programme manager.

  The course can also act as a platform for graduates to progress on to a postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD) study in public health and to pursue a career in academia and research.

  Who do I contact for further information on the public health masters?

  For more information please contact the MSc Public Health teaching team by email: publichealth@northampton.ac.uk

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