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The University of Edinburgh: Public Health (part-time) (Online Learning)

Institution The University of Edinburgh View institution profile
Department School of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences
Web https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying
Study type Taught

Summary

The Master of Public Health (MPH) online programme is based on a longstanding tradition of academic teaching and research in public health at the University of Edinburgh.

Public health is about preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the efforts of society.

Who this programme is for

Whether you are already a working professional in this area, or new to the subject, this MPH online programme is for those wishing to address today's problems in public health.

Our MPH programme provides you with an understanding of how different scientific disciplines can be used to investigate and then develop the best professional practice in epidemiology, public health and the social science of health.

The programme is designed to provide an entry point to either the public health profession or public health research for those new to the subject, but also to provide sufficient depth for the benefit of existing public health professionals.

The range of elective courses reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the subject.

History

Postgraduate training in public health has been offered continuously at the University in one form or another since 1875, when a new postgraduate science degree, aimed at those wanting to be Medical Officers of Health, was introduced.

Since the first Chair of Public Health was established in 1898 and the opening of the Usher Institute of Public Health in 1902, the University has engaged in research covering:

  • epidemiology

  • environmental health

  • infectious diseases

  • medical statistics

  • social sciences in health and health care

Programme at a glance

The MPH online programme is designed to build a diverse skillset to fully equip graduates for a future career in public health.

Some core areas of learning include:

  • Principles, concepts, values and approaches in public health practice and research

  • Health promotion planning and evaluation

  • Epidemiological study design and statistical analysis

  • Screening, surveillance, outbreak response, and public health communication

  • Public health policy content, stakeholders, and processes

  • Qualitative research methods

  • Systematic review theory and practice

  • Practical research planning and implementation

  • Critical appraisal of scientific literature

Accreditation

The MPH online programme has successfully achieved 'Full Accreditation' with Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA).

APHEA represent the five leading associations of public health in the European Region and is committed to assuring and improving the quality of educational activities throughout the European Region and the globe.

Why APHEA accreditation is important?

Accreditation is aimed at supporting the continued improvement of education and training for public health workforces throughout the world. It recognises a programme's quality beyond the borders of its home country, allowing for transferability of qualifications and potentially providing graduates with better opportunities for employment internationally.

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Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 22nd in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

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