Program Overview

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Overview

The University of Wolverhampton's Master of Public Health (MPH) Global Health is a 100% online program designed for individuals who have studied or are working in a health-related field. The program expands students' skills and knowledge on public health, preparing them for progression within this exciting and important sector.

Program Details

• Duration: 14-24 months
• Total Credits: 180 credits
• Total Fees: £7,200
• Per 15-credit Module Fee: £600

Entry Requirements

• An Honours degree of 2:1 or above, or equivalent, in a health-related area
• Qualification in medicine, with a focus on public health medicine or community medicine
• A 2:2 degree in a health-related topic with additional public health experience may be considered
• Any 'non-standard' qualification judged by the award team to be equivalent to the above
• In exceptional circumstances, we would accept a minimum of three years' experience at a senior level in a public health or related field

Modules

Politics and Philosophy of Public Health Practice

This module explores the origins, scope, and development of public health practice and policy across the globe.

Public Health Protection and Improvement

This module introduces health protection in the overall function of public health, covering key communicable diseases, environmental hazards, outbreaks, surveillance systems, and the inter-relationship between the protection of public health and the improvement of public health through various strategies.

Public Health Epidemiology and Statistics

This module develops students' knowledge and skills in statistical and epidemiological methods and techniques, applying these methods to public health issues.

Psychological Approaches Applied to Public Health

This module introduces students to the key concepts, theories, and models in the discipline of health psychology, exploring the prevention and management of illness, the identification of psychological factors contributing to health-related behavior, and the promotion and maintenance of health.

Health Promotion: Addressing the Wider Determinants of Health and Inequalities

This module emphasizes the critical examination of the determinants of health and their role in health inequalities, employing this knowledge for health promotion.

Research Methods and Skills in Public Health

This module provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles or core concepts of research, including the three core principles in the research, namely validity, reliability, and generalization.

Planning and Evaluating Public Health Interventions

This module critically assesses and evaluates ways in which public health interventions are planned, implemented, and evaluated.

Strategic Management and Leadership

This module introduces students to the principles, recent theories, and approaches required to be an effective leader and manager within public health and health and social care environments.

Global Public Health: Policy and Governance

This module equips students with the working knowledge to critically analyze public health issues within a contemporary global context and how global level determinants influence population health outcomes.

Sustainability and Climate Change: Impact and Implications for Public Health Practice

This module enables the exploration of a public health approach to sustainable development and analyzes how preventative measures – informed by the principles of sustainable environmental management and services – can help to improve population and planetary health and wellbeing.

Dissertation

In this module, students design, conduct, and evaluate an original research study within the field of public health, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of relevant theoretical frameworks, research methodologies, and applications for their chosen area of public health.

Fees and Funding

• Total Course Fees: £7,200
• Per 15-credit Module Fee: £600
• University of Wolverhampton Alumni Discount: 10% tuition fees reduction for University of Wolverhampton alumni

Accreditation

• Ranked No. 1 in the UK university for Teaching First Generation students
• 85% of research 'world-leading' or 'internationally important' (latest REF)
• Online Psychology Master’s accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)