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Overview
With Master of Public Health degree offered at the University of the West of Scotland 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.
Jobs
Our MPH will prepare you for a successful career in Public Health and allied professions both in 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 promotion / practitioner
- Health economist
- Health centre director
- NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation)
- Tropical disease specialist
- Refugee coordinator
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Infection and Disease Control
- Effects of Lifestyle on health
- Global Health Economics & Health Systems
- Introduction to eHealth
- Postgraduate Research Methods
- Statistical Methods for Public Health
- Master of Public Health Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
International- The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 1790 other Masters in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- A second class Honours degree.
- Other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent may also be considered.
- Recognised Prior Learning equivalent to PG Dip level (maximum of 120 credits at SCQF Level 11) will allow direct entry to to the MPH in order to undertake both the research project and professional practice dissertation.
Tuition Fee
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International
17250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17250 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 12 months.
For Scottish students, cost of study per year is 7,000£
Living costs for Hamilton
660 - 1140 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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