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Overview
Public Health and Health Services Research programme from Newcastle University provides a broad-ranging preparation for the Part A examination of the Faculty of Public Health. Our teaching has been mapped against the Faculty’s competencies for public health practitioners to ensure that we continue to provide an excellent academic training.
The Public Health & Health Services Research MSc is based in the Institute of Health & Society in Newcastle University’s medical school, the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The Institute, headed by Prof Allyson Pollock, is one of the UK’s leading public health departments.
The MSc in Public Health & Health Services Research grows out of the Institute’s determination to undertake research and teaching to:- reduce health inequalities
- address social injustice
- improve population health locally, nationally, and internationally
Careers
The Public Health and Health Services Research programme from Newcastle University is for those who are seeking to gain or enhance a high level of health research skills. You will also be suitable if you wish to pursue a career in public health or health services delivery and analysis in the UK and internationally, with:
- the UK National Health Service (or its equivalent abroad)
- local government
- the voluntary sector
- academic healthcare
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research
- Health Statistics
- Public Policy, Health and Health Inequalities
- Systematic Reviewing and Critical Appraisal
- Dissertation
- Advanced Social Determinants of Health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Language
English
IELTS 7
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 1039 other Masters in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a medical, health or social sciences discipline. You can also apply if you have successfully completed the fourth year of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course, or equivalent.
- If you have a different background you will be considered on an individual basis. If you have non-standard qualifications then you will be invited to an interview.
- English Language requirements
Tuition Fee
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International
26400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10500 GBP per year during 12 months.
- PGCert Ptime £3,500
- PGDip Ftime Home - £7,000, International - £17,600
- PGDip Part time - £3,500
- MSc (2 years) Part time Home students - £5,250, (3 years) - £3,500
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
560 - 991 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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