Overview
This Master of Public Health (Online) at University of Derby is ideal if you are aiming towards, or currently working within public health and looking to improve your autonomy and expertise in public health practice.
This is a practical course with a focus on case studies, scenarios and practice in the community run in partnership with the public health team at Derby City Council.
You will have the opportunity to learn using our state of the art facilities including our Interactive Immersive Simulation Suite that creates a real life environment for students allowing the application of theory to practice in a safe space forging critical discussion as a way to move forward.
Career
The online Masters of Public Health programme allows progression in terms of further qualifications and employment. The Masters is a good basis for further study in the form of a PhD or Professional Doctorate. It will also improve the employment prospects of students by providing an informed insight into current multi–disciplinary practises employed in the evolving public health arena. From a wider perspective the programme provides a suitable qualification for those working in allied areas.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
Public Health and Health Improvement
Critical Appraisal and Research Skills in Health
Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Policy and Practice
Global Environmental and Public Health Issues
Health Economics
Healthy Lives, Healthy Lifestyles
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 293 other Masters in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants should normally have:
EITHER
- A minimum of a lower second class Honours degree (2:2) in a public health related science from a UK university, the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA) or an overseas equivalent.
OR
- Qualifications and experience considered to be equivalent to the above. All students applying via this route will be assessed and where necessary interviewed by the Academic Lead.
Tuition Fee
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International
3405 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10215 GBP for the full programme during 36 months. -
National
3405 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10215 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.
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.