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Liverpool John Moores University: Public Health (Addictions)
| Institution | Liverpool John Moores University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Public and Allied Health |
| Web | https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ |
| courses@ljmu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 231 5090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This Public Health Addictions MSc from LJMU's Public Health Institute examines the evidence base of harms/risks relating to addictions and ways to reduce them.
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Study on this ground-breaking course, unique in the north west
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Explore the evidence base of addiction harms and risks and the policies used to reduce them
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Discover course content informed by key research in alcohol and drug addiction
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Benefit from support and guidance for placement learning opportunities
One of only a handful of courses in the UK, Public Health (Addictions) turns its back on the treatment of addiction as a behaviour and looks at its wider social and political aspects. The issues relating to addiction continue to be major public health challenges facing communities around the world, with wide ranging consequences for the individual concerned, their families and society as a whole.
This MSc in Public Health (Addiction) builds on the Public Health Institute's extensive research portfolio of primary research, evaluation, evidence review and intelligence systems, covering the areas of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Students come from a wide range of backgrounds including nursing, psychology and criminology, many have also worked in drug or alcohol support capacities.
This education programme enables you to work with leading academics in the field, providing specialist knowledge and insights into a wide range of addiction issues. Additionally, the Public Health Institute is able to call on the experience of an established network of practitioners and policy makers to make a unique educational experience.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Undergraduate degree: Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Youth and Community, Health Promotion or Environmental Health) and experience Alternative qualifications considered Any participant who does not have a first degree must satisfy the programme team of their ability to study at Master's level through presentation of a strong portfolio to demonstrate appropriate equivalent skills in the work place. For these applicants, individual assessments of their suitability for post graduate level study will be arranged and conducted by the programme team. The team may require evidence to be submitted as part of the assessment process e.g. a portfolio of written and other work; papers presented at conferences, publications; reports and research proposals. Extra Requirements IELTS |
| Location | Liverpool John Moores University Student Recruitment and Admissions Exchange Station Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2QP |
Fees
| England | 8740 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 8740 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8740 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8740 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Standard entry Applicants are normally required to possess a good honours degree (normally a minimum grade 2.2) in any related health or social science discipline. Non-standard entry For applicants not in possession of a good honours degree, the programme leader will take into account relevant professional qualifications (e.g. Nursing Registration, Qualification in Social Work, Environmental Health qualification) and experience. Any participant who does not have a first degree must satisfy the programme team of their ability to study at Master's level through presentation of a strong portfolio to demonstrate appropriate equivalent skills in the work place. For these applicants, individual assessments of their suitability for post graduate level study will be arranged and conducted by the programme team. The team may require evidence to be submitted as part of the assessment process e.g. a portfolio of written and other work; papers presented at conferences, publications; reports and research proposals. RPL The programme welcomes students with both prior certificated learning and or application for experiential learning credits. Prior learning will be mapped against the programme and/or module outcomes on a case by case basis. |
| Location | Liverpool John Moores University Student Recruitment and Admissions Exchange Station Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2QP |
Fees
| England | 8390 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8390 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8390 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8390 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17750 GBP for Year 1 |
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