Public Health Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Public Health MSc programme from Liverpool Hope University benefits from the expertise of two leading academic disciplines. It complements an established portfolio of undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programmes, fostering a vibrant academic community dedicated to public health and social care. Through this multidisciplinary approach, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of public health dynamics and develop the skills to drive meaningful change in diverse contexts.

Graduates of this course will gain a profound understanding of the essential pillars of modern public health—prevention, promotion, and protection—while exploring key issues at local, national, and international levels. They will acquire advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills to investigate public health challenges and will engage critically with contemporary models of leadership, delivery, and management in public health. Moreover, students will develop the capacity to design, execute, and assess high-quality public health interventions, ensuring their readiness to lead transformative initiatives that promote health equity and improve community well-being worldwide.

Career opportunities:

The programme provides a strong background in all aspects of Public Health, equipping graduates for work in a range of Public Health related roles in Local Authorities, The NHS and the voluntary and private sectors.

The programme will give you the knowledge and tools required for the effective design, implementation and leadership of Public Health interventions. The opportunity to work with key stakeholders allows the students to apply their knowledge of public health into applied and academic settings.

Graduates will also be well placed to go on to a doctorate (either PhD or a Professional Doctorate such as the Health and Social Care Doctorate) at Liverpool Hope or another academic institution.