Course summary
This course will benefit those who are working, or intend to work, in the fields of public health, health promotion or health protection in developed or developing countries. It will also be very relevant to those who work within the National Health Service (NHS), local government, regeneration, criminal justice or the 3rd (voluntary and community) sector.
Modules
Introduction to Public Health; Quantitative Health Research; Qualitative Health Research; Health Promotion; Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Disease; Health Protection; Leadership for Public Health; Public Health Policy and Politics; Public Health Economics; Dissertation.
Assessment method
All modules are assessed by a summative assessment, which can include coursework (essay or project), examination or presentation, which are sometimes supplemented with formative assessments.
Entry requirements
Applicants are normally required to have a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area as well as appropriate experience. Applicants without a degree level qualification will be considered individually. If you do not meet the above grade requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/ or equivalent qualifications, we will consider you on an individual basis. Please see below for Selection Process. GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics, or equivalents is required. International Students International students are especially welcome on this course which reflects both UK and international public health perspectives. Dissertation study can be supported in home countries which can reduce student costs substantially. UWE Bristol's International College International students who do not meet the academic or English language requirements to study this course can qualify by completing preparatory study at our International College https://www.kaplanpathways.com/where-to-study/uwe-bristol-international-college. Selection Process We are looking for applicants who are committed to the improvement and advancement of public health and are interested in interdisciplinary approaches to working in this field. As part of your application we ask for a personal statement (approximately 600/700 words) with detailed responses to the following questions: Why have you decided to study for the MSc Public Health at this point? How do your interests align with the UWE Bristol Public Health programme? In your response please consider our focus on multi-disciplinary approaches and on understanding the social determinants of health, and your own particular research interests, where relevant. What skills and qualities could you bring to the MSc Public Health programme and its community of staff and students? What are your career aspirations? How will this MSc Public Health help you realise these? The personal statement forms part of your application, and will be used in the decision making for whether to offer you a place on the course. Failing to provide and/or failing to address the specific questions posed will lead to delays in your application being considered. Deferred entry We are not able to offer deferrals for this programme. However, we appreciate there may be extenuating circumstances to consider and therefore we will consider requests on a case by case basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
The SHA (South West Strategic Health Authority, formerly known as WDC) may fund courses for employees of NHS Trusts and some independent organisations.
Provider information
Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY