Master of Public Health

The Public Health Masters course, provided by the University of Derby, is designed to meet the needs of those seeking a career in public health, or who are already working in this field and want to advance their careers further. This course features a strong emphasis on applying knowledge in practical settings, and tackles key issues from a global, national and local perspective.Course Content: The content of this course provides a comprehensive and broad scope, exploring key issues such as epidemiology, health promotion, health protection, and leadership. Learners will cover methods of research, including the execution of a small-scale research project.Key Modules: Students will undertake modules aimed at developing their leadership capabilities and understandings, required in the public health sector, and delve into Health Needs Assessment and Priorities Action Planning. Further modules include Epidemiology and its Applications to Public Health Practice, Health Promotion Principles, Policy and Practice, and Leadership for Advanced Practice.Accreditations: The course is recognized by the Royal Society for Public Health, which gives credibility to the course and opens avenues for networking and continuous professional development for students.Future Careers: Graduates of this course are equipped for rewarding and challenging careers in public health practice in the public, voluntary, or independent sectors. Fields of employment could include health promotion, health protection, or health leadership at a regional, national or global level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.