King's College London London , England , United Kingdom 
Overview
The Public Health programme from King's College London has a multidisciplinary study approach, which is highly academic and vocational at the same time. The knowledge provided can be positively applied to develop and shape health outcomes, and improve the wellbeing of communities.
Access the unparalleled academic excellence from anywhere in the world
Delivered flexibly with the same quality and academic rigour of our on-campus programmes, this online course will provide a critical understanding of public health practice.
For students who wish to focus on certain aspects of Public Health, we also offer two specialisms, in Global Health and Mental Health.
Whether you’re looking for a career change, career advancement or aiming to specialise, this 100% online master’s programme is ideal for professionals holding relevant medical and non-medical roles. It is also suitable for those seeking employment as graduate research workers, or wishing to progress to doctoral study level.
Why study a Public Health course at King’s?
- The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine is one of the largest and most successful centres for research and education in the UK. Our academic excellence is widely recognised.
- The Faculty has unparalleled expertise in basic, translational and clinical research; analytical and forensic science, asthma and allergy, biophysics and cell biology, cancer, cardiovascular, nutrition and diabetes, genetics, infection and immunology, imaging and biomedical engineering, transplantation immunology, pharmaceutical science, physiology and women’s health.
- The course's notable academics include Professor Peter Littlejohns, Professor Martin Gulliford, Professor Janet Peacock and Professor Chris McKevitt, all highly regarded in their respective disciplines.
- You can combine the development of a strong interdisciplinary foundation in public health with an opportunity to develop specialisms in the areas of Global and Mental Health.
Career Progression:
This course provides:
- Advanced academic background and qualifications required for leadership roles in public health.
- Transferable skills and knowledge that can benefit a number of career paths related to public health.
- Opportunities within research or progression to PhD.
- An enhanced CV for future job prospects.
Programme Structure
Teaching
- This modular course is delivered entirely online allowing students to manage their study time alongside other life commitments. Students will be taught and assessed using a variety of innovative methods designed for distance learning by instructional designers and learning technologists.
- Teaching will be delivered through video lectures, webinars, discussion boards and other interactive methods.
- Assessment will be made through coursework essays and reports, critical appraisals of published work, self-directed learning activities and other methods tailored for online learning.
Audience
Whether you’re looking for a career change, career advancement or aiming to specialise, this 100% online master’s programme is ideal for professionals holding relevant medical and non-medical roles. It is also suitable for those seeking employment as graduate research workers, or wishing to progress to doctoral study level.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
180 alternative credits
- MSc: modules totalling 180 credits
- PG Dip: modules totalling 120 credits
- PG Cert: modules totalling 60 credits
Delivered
Online
More information
Go to the programme websiteDisciplines
Public Health Health Management Health Sciences View 77 other Masters in Health Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class (required)
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree with 2:1 honours is normally required.
- Applicants with a 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) will be considered where they offer significant work experience in a related field.
- A degree level professional qualification in an appropriate subject, normally with some experience in the broad field of public will also be considered.
Tuition Fee
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International
1365 GBP/moduleTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1365 GBP per module and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
1365 GBP/moduleTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1365 GBP per module and a duration of 24 months.
- PGCert: £5,460 (4 modules)
- PGDip: £10,920 (8 modules)
- MSc: £16,380 (12 modules)
Funding
Check the programme website for information about funding options.
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.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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