Msc Public Health

The Public Health Postgraduate course offered at the University of Salford provides in-depth training in public health skills and knowledge. At the heart of this course is the development of a critical understanding of global, national and local theories and policies in addressing contemporary health issues. It offers a robust and broad foundation in the subjects related to public health, helping the students prepare for a role in a leadership or managerial capacity.Course Content: The course offers an understanding of epidemiology, health and social behaviour, comparative and international public health, and health and social care systems. Additionally, the students gain insight into public health intelligence skills, participatory and qualitative research methods, health economics, social epidemiology, and leadership and management techniques in public health.Key Modules: The course comprises of several modules such as Foundations of Public Health, Health Economics, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Leading and Managing Services, Public Health Intelligence, and Health Research Methods.Accreditations: Not specified.Future Careers: The course aims to prepare students for different roles be it in academic or applied public health, pharmaceutical companies, or in the NHS. They are prepared for leadership roles in public health, due to the breadth and depth of this course. It broadens students' horizon by exposing them to a variety of public health challenges locally, nationally and globally. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.