Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health course offered by Northumbria University is a full-time one-year degree or two-year part-time course module that equips students with the necessary expertise and understanding for thinking dynamically and delivering health services capable of making a difference in public health attainment. Students will gain an inclusive overview of the health system, health policy, and the influences of public health determinants.Course Content: The course aims to explore the socio-ecological model of health and reflect on the interdependence between public health levels, process, context, and practice. This course appreciates the value of leadership that assists in endorsing health improvement and the development of public health provision.Key Modules: Key course modules include Researching Health and Wellbeing; Epidemiology: The Science of Public Health; Leadership for Public Health Improvement; Health Promotion for Public Health Improvement; Assessing Health Needs, Planning & Implementing Health Promotion; and Evaluative Practice for Public Health Improvement. The choice between two specialist modules, Communicable Disease Control or Health System Strengthening, allows students to personalize their study according to their career goals.Accreditations: The Master of Public Health course is fully aligned with the UK Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework which reflects the standards of understanding necessary for effective public health practice.Future Careers: The course can lead to various career paths such as Public Health Specialist, Health Improvement Practitioner, Health Promotion Specialist, and Epidemiologist. The knowledge and skills gained equip students for a career at a strategic or operational level within public health practice.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.