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Master of Public Health (MPH)

Delivered 100% online and part-time, so you can fit studying around your existing work and family commitments


University of Essex Online

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Study method
Online
Duration
2 years · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 7 Master's degree
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Overview

Gain the necessary skills to make a real change in global health, with this 100% online, part-time Master of Public Health (MPH). You’ll explore key topics within this essential field, with insights you can apply in your current role from day one.

Qualification

Level 7 Master's degree
Awarded by University of Essex

Resources

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Description

Through this Master of Public Health (MPH), you’ll explore the design of effective health promotion activities, discuss the trends in disease spread and prevention, and discover how public health is managed around the world.

A key part of the programme is your independent research project on a relevant public health topic of your choice, which will help develop your research and critical analysis skills. As part of the course, you’ll also be provided with a 1-year student membership of the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).

The MPH is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 180 credits.

  • Health Promotion (20 credits)
  • Topics in Public Health (20 credits)
  • Health Needs Assessment and Priority Setting (20 credits)
  • Epidemiology (20 credits)
  • Advanced Practice in Healthcare (20 credits)
  • Dissertation (40 credits)
  • Optional modules (choose one)
  • Social marketing (20 credits)
  • Health Economics (20 credits)
  • Communicable Disease Control (20 credits)

Shorter awards are available for this course; the 16-month postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) at 120 credits and the 8-month postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) at 60 credits.

Who is this course for?

This degree is designed to develop your specialist knowledge and transferable skills, enabling you to progress your career in public health.

You'll learn and be assessed wholly online via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), so there’s no need to travel to assessment centres. This means you can easily fit your professional development ambitions around your personal life, without the need -to take a career break.

Though you'll study exclusively online, on successful completion of your MPH, you'll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Essex’s Colchester campus.

Requirements

At University of Essex Online, we believe everyone should be able to access education. That’s why we offer two different entry routes onto our MPH, which take into account both academic and work-based experience.

Our courses are taught in English, so to study with us you must have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or equivalent. If you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification, you’ll be required to pass a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

Career path

MPH graduates will be equipped with the skills to succeed in a range of international healthcare roles, such as public health manager, health communication office, public health consultant or health visitor.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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