Course summary
This course is available for study at our London and Glasgow campuses. Increasing inequalities continue to challenge quality of life and life expectancy improvements across the world. An ageing population, increased chronic disease burden, migration, environmental damage and climate change continue to highlight the need for an international workforce to take forward the public health agenda. Join a university aligned with the global public health research agenda. Learn from our experienced teaching team working with researchers, graduates and external public health employers as part of an international force for the common good. Glasgow Caledonian University's Master of Public Health aims to prevent disease, promote health, and protect the health and well-being of the public through education, research and public health practice and service. Study in Glasgow and London; on campus or remotely, you will realise the following key learning outcomes: Gain an understanding of health inequalities and the social determinants of health Awareness of data and ability to assess the population's health and well-being Evaluate the effectiveness of public health interventions, programmes and services Understand how to develop and implement public health policy and strategy Gain an understanding of health protection and public health intelligence Understand the key role of health economics in public health Have the ability to interpret statistical methods to make appropriate recommendations Propose evidence-based interventions to address health inequalities using a social action approach Graduate opportunities The programme is flexible to your career needs and provides four exit awards: Master of Public Health Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health with Social Action Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health Graduate employability is enhanced by external guest lectures and industry-led programme design which has been mapped to the Faculty of Public Health Core competency levels throughout.
Modules
The Master of Public Health has been designed and mapped against the Faculty of Public Health competencies, preparing you for your future career with this globally recognised named exit award. Module list Advanced Research Methods; The Principles and Theory of Public Health Practice; Epidemiology: Principles; Application and Evaluation in Practice; Social Action Approaches in Public Health; Evidence-based Public Health; Applied Statistics and Data Analysis for Public Health; Masters Dissertation. Optional: One module per year based on the cohort preference: Navigating the Policy Context; Infection Prevention and Control in a Global Context; Health Economics
Assessment method
At GCU assessment methods are designed to ensure your learning goes beyond the theory of public health and using real life data and examples, from past and current research students, helps you demonstrate the acquisition of applied and contextualised knowledge. Through the development of a mixed assessment style, including essays and statistical reporting, you are enabled to showcase your understanding of the public health environment and the key competencies required by those working in the industry around the world.
Entry requirements
UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent within a relevant field, such as but not limited to: Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Allied Health Professions, Microbiology and Chemistry. If you can demonstrate experience or previous learning you will also be considered by submitting a Recognition of Prior Learning Application. Academic IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.0.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £7300 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £7300 | Whole course |
England | £7300 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £7300 | Whole course |
Scotland | £7300 | Whole course |
Wales | £7300 | Whole course |
EU | £16200 | Whole course |
International | £16200 | Whole 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
We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of over £2 million per year. For up to date fee information for this programme, please visit www.gcu.ac.uk.
Provider information
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA