Course summary
Southampton’s flexible, full-time or part-time MSc, PGCert or PGDip Public Health Global Health is ideal preparation for a career as a global public health analyst. You'll develop both academic and vocational skills to make a difference, exploring the relationships between global public health, climate change, urbanisation and armed conflict. We have a particular specialism in the analysis of population patterns and demographic processes. This MSc public health global health course focuses on work-related learning; you’ll work in multi-disciplinary teams and practise real-world tasks. Graduates of this course have gone on to work for the government and public bodies both in the UK and abroad.
Modules
Core modules depending on pathway include: Development and Implementation of Public Health Policies and Strategies; Dissertation by Research/Professional Project; Enabling Change for Health Improvement; Epidemiology: Concepts, Analysis and Application; Introduction to Statistics and SPSS; Professional Development; Qualitative Methods for Public Health (General); Option modules depending on pathway also include: Communicable Disease Control; Core Skills for GIS; Critical Issues in Global Health:Concepts and Case Studies; Food Systems; Health Economics for Public Health; Health Services Organisation and Evaluation; Nutrition and Health 1; Population, Poverty & Policy.
Assessment method
Our assessment methods enable you to demonstrate achievement of the programme’s learning outcomes as you progress through each module. You will encounter a variety of approaches to assessment that will help you demonstrate your knowledge and understanding through utilisation of a range of study skills. The assessment methods are designed to help you integrate theory with practice, develop your skills of critical thinking and analysis, and achieve mastery in your field of public health. The range of assessment methods may include: written exams and essays, position papers, reports and briefings, team debates, gap analysis, research proposals.
Entry requirements
To apply for a master's of Global Public Health you'll need at least a 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Physiology, Psychology, Demography, Human/Health Geography, Pharmacy, Medicine and Dentistry. You must be able to demonstrate your competence in Statistics, Epidemiology, Research Methods through previous study at undergraduate level. We are unfortunately unable to accept degrees in the following subjects: Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Occupational Health and Phlebotomy. This course is also available as an intercalation degree for undergraduate medical students. You must submit all supporting documents, including evidence that you can satisfy our English language requirement, when you submit your application.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ