MPH Public Health

The MSc in Public Health programme offered by the University of York, UK is a comprehensive year-long course that addresses the significant issues concerning public health in the 21st century. This programme introduces students to a range of concepts and debates in health policy, health economics and health promotion, emphasising healthcare service organisation models and strategies.Course Content: The course consists of core modules, optional modules, and the research element. Core modules cover areas of health economics, epidemiology, health promotion, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and health promotion. Optional modules enable students to build on these approaches and enrich their understanding across a broader range of topics, including global public health and leadership management. A dissertation is the ultimate part of the course, which allows students to conduct an extremely detailed investigation on a topic they have elected, applying methodologies and theories studied during the course. Key Modules: Some key modules include: Health Economics, Epidemiology and Statistics, Health Management and Leadership, Global Public Health, Quantitative and Qualitative Methods, Implementing Change in Public Health and Health Care, Society and Health, and Health Promotion.Accreditations: The MSc Public Health programme is accredited by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA). It is seen as a mark of quality and graduates can use this accreditation to support their career progression. Future Careers: Graduates of this course are fully prepared for a career in public health, working in management roles in non-governmental organisations, health organisations, government departments and agencies, as well as private sector and charities. Many graduates also choose further study and research at the Doctoral level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.