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Master of Public Health (Professional Practice) MPH

University of the West of Scotland

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  • Qualification

    MPH - Master of Public Health

  • Location

    Lanarkshire Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    09-SEP-24, 13-JAN-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

This degree has been designed to offer you a solid basis in public health epidemiology, health policy and global economics, health education and health promotion, statistics, and infection and disease control – delivered via a mixture of face-to-face, online, and blended delivery of modules.

Throughout this course students will be introduced to current knowledge and challenges in Public Health through a range of techniques applicable to research including epidemiology, global health economics and statistics.

Students will learn the main methodologies and theoretical approaches to inform the theory and practice of Public Health and learn a range of skills to analyse, synthesise and evaluate local, national, and global issues of Public Health.

Critical analysis skills will be developed under expert guidance and students will be encouraged to demonstrate self-direction and originality in problem solving and executing tasks.

Master of Public Health (Professional Practice) typically requires an additional 3 months of full-time study and equivalent part-time study, subject to availability and other conditions.

Course Highlights

This programme aligns with the Faculty of Public Health in the UK and World Health Organization guidance for public health core subject domains.

You will study at our new ultra-modern, £110 million Lanarkshire Campus where our state-of-the-art facilities will enrich your learning and enjoyment of this course.

You can graduate with the bracketed Professional Practice award by completing the optional extra 60 credit work placement module (subject to availability).

Aimed at both established and aspiring Public Health professionals, this programme will provide a diverse portfolio of knowledge and experience, leading to many varied career opportunities.

Jobs

Our MPH will prepare you for a successful career in Public Health and allied professions both in the UK and globally. This list of potential career prospects is not extensive, and the options will vary depending on your first degree, and may include the possible opportunities arising through your local authorities and community projects:

  • Public health practitioner
  • Health economist
  • Health centre director
  • Tropical disease / Health education specialist
  • Refugee co-ordinator
  • HIV / AIDS/ Homeless services educator
  • Community support worker
  • Lecturer in public health
  • PhD research / Research assistant

Graduates from our MPH have progressed on to doctoral studies; started new or continued careers in law enforcement and nursing; started their own businesses in health care; and commenced training in theology and ministry.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 21,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    51st out of 58 3

    78th out of 81 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    42nd

    15
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.81 76%

    40th

    16
  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    121 58%

    66th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    73rd

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.72 74%

    37th

    13

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