Course summary
The MPH (HTA) is a strand of the Master in Public Health (MPH) programme for those students who wish to specialise in public health with health technology assessment. This multidisciplinary MPH provides firm grounding in the range of skills and disciplines essential to public health and health technology assessment. This programme will allow you to combine the benefits of completing an MPH degree with the specialism of health technology assessment and evidence-based healthcare. Health technology assessment is a rapidly expanding area, and employment prospects are good. The MPH (HTA) is an exit qualification from the MPH programme. Candidates access this strand by applying for the Master in Public Health programme. If you wish to study this programme to Postgraduate Diploma level then you will need to complete the taught elements of the programme but will not need to complete a dissertation.
Modules
Core modules Introduction to Public Health (not assessed) Epidemiology Statistics and Research Methods (20 credits) Practical Epidemiology and Statistics (20 credits) Health Information and Health Informatics (10 credits) Principles of Health Technology Assessment (10 credits) Health Economics (10 credits) Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis (20 credits) Option Modules (Tier 2) You will choose 20 credits from the from the modules below: Introduction to Leadership and Management in Health (10 credits) Health Care Evaluation and Commissioning (10 credits) Health Protection 1 (10 credits) Sociology and Social Policy (10 credits) Health Promotion (MPH) (10 credits) Public Health in low and middle income countries (10 credits) Option Modules (Tier 3) You will choose 20 credits from the modules below. Qualitative Research Methods (20 credits) Advanced Statistical Methods (20 credits) Clinical Trials (MPH) (20 credits) International Health Protection (10 credits) Health Protection 2 (20 credits) Further Public Health in low and middle income countries (20 credits) You will carry out a systematic review for your dissertation (60 credits)
Assessment method
Assessment is via a mixture of examination and assignment. MPH students complete their Master's degree by also undertaking a research project and writing a 10,000 word dissertation. This provides an opportunity to pursue a specific area of public health in depth, and to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during the taught part of the course. It is therefore undertaken only once the taught part of the course has been successfully completed.
How to apply
International applicants
Academic requirements We accept a range of qualifications, our country pages show you what qualifications we accept from your country. English language requirements You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways: by holding an English language qualification to the right level by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students English to IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component). If you need help with your English language skills then support is available. The English for Academic Purposes Presessional course is for international students who have a conditional offer to study at the University, but who do not currently meet the English language requirements. The course is tailored to your level of English and allows you to meet the English language requirements for your programme without retaking IELTS. The EAP programme runs throughout the year and offers different programme lengths ranging from 42 weeks to 6 weeks. The length of course you need depends on your future course, your existing IELTS score and the English level you need for your university degree.
Entry requirements
An upper second-class degree (or equivalent) in Medicine, a life science or another relevant subject; an interest in public health or epidemiology; experience of working in public health or a related field would be an advantage. Recent graduates with limited relevant experience may apply if they can demonstrate an interest in public health. Students seeking entry to the Certificate or Diploma programmes can also be considered if they have a relevant professional qualification, for example RGN, or experience of working in a health protection, public health or related field.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT