Master of Public Health (Online Master)

Organisation:: The University of Liverpool in coop. with Laureate Online Education
Typ:: Part-time
Certificate:: M.P.H.
Duration:: 5 Semester/s

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Programme

The aim of our MPH pogramme is to provide a foundation in the science and art of public health, including an understanding of the concepts of health and disease and the factors that may affect them. The knowledge, skills and attitudes you acquire will enable you to apply public health principles effectively in both research and practical contexts.

As you study, you will develop a thorough understanding of epidemiology, research, management theory and the social, political and economic implications of health – and the practical skills to apply it. The MPH programme’s core modules cover quantitative and qualitative research methods, including skills in reviewing and critically appraising public health efforts.

You can also personalise your master-programme by choosing from a wide variety of electives or by following a pre-defined Specialisation Track in:

Management of Health Systems
Epidemiology
International Public Health

Target audience

At the end of the programme you will have acquired the skills to undertake and interpret public health research, both epidemiological and qualitative, and you will have a command of ethical research practice.

You will be able to critically appraise health promotion practice in different healthcare systems, evaluate and design Health Impact Assessments and compare and contrast methods of health economic analysis.

You will demonstrate a mastery of the issues surrounding communicable diseases, environmental threats, health and social policy and the issues facing low income countries. In doing so, you will gather, analyse and interpret information from a variety of sources and derive and apply insight from a range of disciplines to identify and respond to public health problems.

You will thus acquire an excellent basis for a high-level career in public health management.

Emphases/Curriculum

Programme Structure:
The four core modules must be completed prior to undertaking the electives.

Core modules:

Health Promotion
Epidemiology & Statistics for Public Health Research
Qualitative Methods for Public Health research
Management of Health systems

Elective Modules (Choose 4):
Students must complete at least one of the following modules:

Health Impact Assessment
Public Health Issues in Low Income Countries
Sociology of Health & Illness
Public Health Nutrition
Health and Social Policy

Students must complete at least one of the following modules:

Advanced Epidemiology & Statistics for Public Health Research
Health Protection
Health Economics

Dissertation:
All students will complete a dissertation

Admission/Entrance requirements
Part-time:
Number of participants max.:	18
Number of applicants:	n.a.

Application requirements: The programme is available to any University graduate in a health or health-related profession, and also to non-health graduates and others approved by the University. This will normally include: Graduates in medicine of an approved university who have not less than one year (and preferably longer) post-registration professional experience Other health-related graduates of an approved university or other institution who have not less than two years of professional experience Non-health-related graduates, and others who have satisfied the requirements of approved exam boards, or have satisfied the University that they are suitably qualified to undertake a postgraduate programme. They must have at least two years approved professional experience in a health related field, and either completed the final examination of an approved professional institution, or obtained some other qualification approved for this purpose by the University In addition, applicants require a GCSE Grade C or GCE O Level pass in Mathematics and English, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants from outside the UK will also normally be required to have passed the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test before commencing the programme. The following standard is required: an overall score of at least 6.5 for IELTS and 550-575 (paper-based) or 88 (Internet-based) for TOEFL both the reading and writing elements of IELTS must be scored at least at the level of 7 and of the TOEFL Internet based test must be scored at least at 22. Paper based TOEFL results that are in the above overall minimum ranges will be assessed on an individual basis. the IELTS reading and writing tests taken by candidates must be the Academic Reading and Academic Writing tests. 2 - 4 years working experience related to the degree program (practical background knowledge of business). Minimum age for online master students: 23 years

Languages
Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	not possible

Study online

A new way of learning
These demands are way beyond the capabilities of traditional classroom and distance learning methods. By bringing likeminded professionals together in our unique 100% online learning environment, we enable them to share the latest thinking from the real world.

From the moment your programme starts, you are in constant discussion with your classmates. You get regular feedback and grading from your instructor and continuous support from a dedicated member of our student support team. So, whilst your programme is tough, it never feels like a solo effort.

Specialisation Tracks

Master-programm with a Specialised Track in:

"Management of Health Systems":
Our MPH with a specialised track in the Management of Health Systems provides a thorough and in-depth analysis of the establishment and evaluation of international health systems; an evaluation of the processes necessary for the management of healthcare delivery and a critical understanding of management theory. Modules include Health Promotion, Comparative Health Systems and Advanced Management, and Health and Social Policy.
"Epidemiology":
Our MPH with a specialisation track in Epidemiology involves the study of factors affecting health and illness among populations through epidemiological methods and research. This track provides a comprehensive overview of the basic science of Public Health, which entails a detailed understanding of epidemiology, and the acquisition of the complex skill-set required to conduct public health research projects. Modules include Epidemiology & Statistics for Public Health Research, Qualitative Methods for Public Health Research, and Regression and Evidence Based Methods for Epidemiology.
"International Public Health":
Our MPH with a specialisation track in International Public Health involves a comprehensive analysis of infectious disease, nutrition, environmental health, health infrastructure, and health project management in an international context, particularly focusing on health issues in low income countries. Intervention strategies which cover worldwide health needs are also explored. Modules include Qualitative Methods for Public Health Research, Management of Health systems, and Public Health Issues in Low Income Countries.

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Organisation

Laureate Education, Inc., as the University of Liverpool's exclusive worldwide e-learning partner, makes the University's programmes available online, providing the e-learning environment and personal student support.

Both partners are renowned for quality, innovation and continuous improvement in online teaching and learning.

The partnership between the University of Liverpool and Laureate Online Education brings together a unique combination of resources and capabilities.

The University of Liverpool is responsible for the academic quality of our programmes and it awards the degrees. The online Masters programmes we offer originate in Liverpool's highly ranked School of Medicine, School of Management and Department of Computer Science.