MSc Health Promotion and Public Health

Do you want to explore the impact of policy on health and wellbeing and health inequalities?

Do you want an opportunity to gain valuable experience through a public health work placement?

In December 2022, adverts for healthcare jobs were the most common across the UK (Office for National Statistics, 2023), highlighting the demand in this sector.

This MSc Health Promotion and Public Health programme will give you the necessary key skills and experience needed to successfully flourish within a public health/healthcare related role.

On this programme you will learn about the theories and philosophies that underpin health and wellbeing, and explore the role and impact of local, national, and international public health programmes. You will explore and apply key concepts in epidemiology, health economics, and other forms of evidence for the promotion and improvement of the health and wellbeing of selected populations.

You will also benefit from a

• Gain the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively identify and ethically address health inequalities.
• Propose solutions to the ethical, legal, leadership and management issues in public health.
• Learn about and assess the impact of policy on health and wellbeing and health inequalities.
• Develop your information literacy skills, digital capabilities and reflective practice to address current public health issues.

This programme is ideal for anyone interested in working in the population health and health promotion field, whether this is within the NHS, community organisations, government or other related agencies.

• A second-class honours degree, or equivalent.
• Applicants with a health-related first degree are preferred, however those with a non-health related degree background can apply and will be considered if they can demonstrate one-year’s relevant experience in areas such as a public health/health promotion or community development role.
  • IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual band score (in the four bands of listening, speaking, reading, and writing) below 5.5.
  • GCSE English Grade C/4 or equivalent

  Other English language tests are accepted,

   

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Developing skills that are industry-focused and transferrable, you will be the ideal candidate for jobs in a variety of fields and sectors. 

Gain skills in:

• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Data Analysis
• Epidemiology
• Health Promotion
• Management
• Project Planning