Course description
MSc in Public Health
Our Master's in Public Health (MPH) course is an interdisciplinary degree, drawing upon expertise across a wide range of subject areas, and seeks to explore the complexity of Public Health issues in the UK and internationally.
The course aims to provide relevant qualifications to meet national and international needs for a skilled public health workforce and to prepare students for further academic study with a view to academic careers.
The course provides students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding in a wide range of public health areas, which is reinforced by the wide range of optional modules offered in the course, allowing students to pursue their own health-related interests.
Master's in Public Health ranked 3rd in the UK and 12th in the world
We're delighted that our Master's in Public Health has been ranked 3rd in the UK and 12th in the world in the Eduniversal Best Master's Ranking 2021.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course is particularly aimed at:
- Those wishing to pursue a career in public health
- Those currently involved in the practice of aspects of public health or who are working in health promotion
- Those seeking membership of the UK Faculty of Public Health
We welcome applications from graduates with at least a 2:2 degree (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject. Those without formal qualifications should demonstrate relevant work experience and the ability to study at the postgraduate level.
International students will also be required to show sufficient competence in English (IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in the reading and writing components and no component below 6).
Outcome / Qualification etc.
MPH, PGCert, PGDip or PGA
Training Course Content
Modules List
- MH900 Epidemiology and Statistics
- Disease Prevention and Health Protection(previously called 'Practice of Public Health')
- Health Improvement and Management for Public Health(previously called 'Issues in Public Health')
- MH903 Social Determinants of HealthLink opens in a new window
- MH933 Health ScreeningLink opens in a new window
- MD913 Design, Analysis and Interpretation Epidemiology ResearchLink opens in a new window
- MH910 International Health Polic
- MD990 Introduction to Health Economics (for non–economists)
- MD941 Public Mental Health and Wellbeing: Measurements, Determinants and Promotion
- MH930 Qualitative Research Methods in Health
- MH928 Introduction to Leadership and Management in Health Care Contexts
- MH923 Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in Healthcare
- MD915 Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in Healthcare (Distance Learning)
- Global Health
- MD90A Pathways to the Public Health Workplace
- MH940 Improving Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- PC950 Professional Project
- ME914 Dissertation
Course delivery details
Duration:
- MSc Full time: 1 year
- MSc Part time: 1-3 years
Teaching is generally organised within one-week intensive study blocks. Teaching methods include lectures, seminar,s and group work, and students will have the opportunity to draw on their academic and work experience.
Parts of the course are taught by visiting or guest clinical or academic lecturers.
all students will take the postgraduate induction module.
Students then have a free choice of three out of 10 optional modules, including the module 'Public Mental Health and Wellbeing: Measurements, Determinants and Promotion' which is unique to Warwick. You can see our full selection of modules here.
If you wish, you can choose a defined pathway for your optional modules, depending on your career plans. For example:
- Academic Public Health Pathway
- Global Health Pathway
- Health Services Pathway
Expenses
For information on fees, please contact the institute.