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University of Bedfordshire: Public Health
| Institution | University of Bedfordshire |
|---|---|
| Department | Health and Social Organisation |
| Web | http://www.beds.ac.uk |
| admission@beds.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 3300 073 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This comprehensive MSc offers a deep dive into public health issues on a local, national, and global scale, fostering specialised skills for advancing public health and disease prevention worldwide. You develop critical research skills; gain insights into the global drivers behind health system reform; and build your understanding of policy development and implementation in across both developed and developing nations. You also learn to apply your knowledge through exploring real-life case studies from around the world.
Course accreditation The course addresses the key competencies from the UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) and, on completion, you are eligible to apply for fellow membership of the UK Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).
Facilities and specialist equipment Gain access to the Faculty’s range of simulation units, including the Moot Court and clinical skills and simulation suites within the three campuses at Luton, Bedford and Aylesbury, to provide instrumental learning opportunities, and prepare you to respond to and manage a range of scenarios you may encounter in real life.
Industry links Strong links with internal and external development partners such as Luton Borough Council’s Public Health Department, Keech Hospice Care and University of Bedfordshire’s Institute for Health Research.
Your student experience - Gain expertise and insight on a course based on the principle that medical professionals should improve health and prevent disease not just provide treatment for those who are ill.
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Build your experience exploring case studies from around the world.
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Benefit from a research-active academic team involved in internationally excellent and world-leading research at our Institute of Applied Social Research (REF 2021).
-
Our research-informed teaching highlights the importance of public health and public health practice worldwide while building your practical, critical and theoretical skills.
-
Opportunities for work and research experience in public health areas, such as health inequalities, homelessness, addiction and substance abuse, public health policies and planning, and public health epidemiology and data analysis.
-
This course prepares you for postgraduate research study (MRes/MPhil/PhD) in public health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Students should hold a relevant health or social care degree (grade 2:2 or higher). |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
Summary
This comprehensive MSc offers a deep dive into public health issues on a local, national, and global scale, fostering specialised skills for advancing public health and disease prevention worldwide. You develop critical research skills; gain insights into the global drivers behind health system reform; and build your understanding of policy development and implementation in across both developed and developing nations. You also learn to apply your knowledge through exploring real-life case studies from around the world.
Course accreditation The course addresses the key competencies from the UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) and, on completion, you are eligible to apply for fellow membership of the UK Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).
Facilities and specialist equipment Gain access to the Faculty’s range of simulation units, including the Moot Court and clinical skills and simulation suites within the three campuses at Luton, Bedford and Aylesbury, to provide instrumental learning opportunities, and prepare you to respond to and manage a range of scenarios you may encounter in real life.
Industry links Strong links with internal and external development partners such as Luton Borough Council’s Public Health Department, Keech Hospice Care and University of Bedfordshire’s Institute for Health Research.
Your student experience - Gain expertise and insight on a course based on the principle that medical professionals should improve health and prevent disease not just provide treatment for those who are ill.
-
Build your experience exploring case studies from around the world.
-
Benefit from a research-active academic team involved in internationally excellent and world-leading research at our Institute of Applied Social Research (REF 2021).
-
Our research-informed teaching highlights the importance of public health and public health practice worldwide while building your practical, critical and theoretical skills.
-
Opportunities for work and research experience in public health areas, such as health inequalities, homelessness, addiction and substance abuse, public health policies and planning, and public health epidemiology and data analysis.
-
This course prepares you for postgraduate research study (MRes/MPhil/PhD) in public health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Students should hold a relevant health or social care degree (grade 2:2 or higher). |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
Summary
This comprehensive MSc offers a deep dive into public health issues on a local, national, and global scale, fostering specialised skills for advancing public health and disease prevention worldwide. You develop critical research skills; gain insights into the global drivers behind health system reform; and build your understanding of policy development and implementation in across both developed and developing nations. You also learn to apply your knowledge through exploring real-life case studies from around the world.
Course accreditation The course addresses the key competencies from the UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) and, on completion, you are eligible to apply for fellow membership of the UK Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).
Facilities and specialist equipment Gain access to the Faculty’s range of simulation units, including the Moot Court and clinical skills and simulation suites within the three campuses at Luton, Bedford and Aylesbury, to provide instrumental learning opportunities, and prepare you to respond to and manage a range of scenarios you may encounter in real life.
Industry links Strong links with internal and external development partners such as Luton Borough Council’s Public Health Department, Keech Hospice Care and University of Bedfordshire’s Institute for Health Research.
Your student experience - Gain expertise and insight on a course based on the principle that medical professionals should improve health and prevent disease not just provide treatment for those who are ill.
-
Build your experience exploring case studies from around the world.
-
Benefit from a research-active academic team involved in internationally excellent and world-leading research at our Institute of Applied Social Research (REF 2021).
-
Our research-informed teaching highlights the importance of public health and public health practice worldwide while building your practical, critical and theoretical skills.
-
Opportunities for work and research experience in public health areas, such as health inequalities, homelessness, addiction and substance abuse, public health policies and planning, and public health epidemiology and data analysis.
-
This course prepares you for postgraduate research study (MRes/MPhil/PhD) in public health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Students should hold a relevant health or social care degree (grade 2:2 or higher). |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
Summary
This comprehensive MSc offers a deep dive into public health issues on a local, national, and global scale, fostering specialised skills for advancing public health and disease prevention worldwide. You develop critical research skills; gain insights into the global drivers behind health system reform; and build your understanding of policy development and implementation in across both developed and developing nations. You also learn to apply your knowledge through exploring real-life case studies from around the world.
Course accreditation The course addresses the key competencies from the UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) and, on completion, you are eligible to apply for fellow membership of the UK Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).
Facilities and specialist equipment Gain access to the Faculty’s range of simulation units, including the Moot Court and clinical skills and simulation suites within the three campuses at Luton, Bedford and Aylesbury, to provide instrumental learning opportunities, and prepare you to respond to and manage a range of scenarios you may encounter in real life.
Industry links Strong links with internal and external development partners such as Luton Borough Council’s Public Health Department, Keech Hospice Care and University of Bedfordshire’s Institute for Health Research.
Your student experience - Gain expertise and insight on a course based on the principle that medical professionals should improve health and prevent disease not just provide treatment for those who are ill.
-
Build your experience exploring case studies from around the world.
-
Benefit from a research-active academic team involved in internationally excellent and world-leading research at our Institute of Applied Social Research (REF 2021).
-
Our research-informed teaching highlights the importance of public health and public health practice worldwide while building your practical, critical and theoretical skills.
-
Opportunities for work and research experience in public health areas, such as health inequalities, homelessness, addiction and substance abuse, public health policies and planning, and public health epidemiology and data analysis.
-
This course prepares you for postgraduate research study (MRes/MPhil/PhD) in public health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Students should hold a relevant health or social care degree (grade 2:2 or higher). |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
Summary
When you join this MSc course you will join a supportive and nurturing ‘community of inquiry’.
Along with your peers you will develop a critical awareness of how research processes can be applied to the study of public health, an insight into the global drivers behind health system reform, and an appreciation of policy development and implementation in developed and developing nations.
This course is for you if you seek a career in public health. There are a range of career opportunities within public health, including public health analyst, public health programme manager and public health specialist. The course can also act as a platform for postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD) study in public health and provides you with sufficient grounding for the UK Faculty of Public Health Part I examination. Upon completion of this course, all students become eligible to apply for fellow membership of the UK Royal Society for Public Health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Students should hold a relevant health or social care degree (grade 2:2 or higher). |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
Summary
When you join this MSc course you will join a supportive and nurturing ‘community of inquiry’.
Along with your peers you will develop a critical awareness of how research processes can be applied to the study of public health, an insight into the global drivers behind health system reform, and an appreciation of policy development and implementation in developed and developing nations.
This course is for you if you seek a career in public health. There are a range of career opportunities within public health, including public health analyst, public health programme manager and public health specialist. The course can also act as a platform for postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD) study in public health and provides you with sufficient grounding for the UK Faculty of Public Health Part I examination. Upon completion of this course, all students become eligible to apply for fellow membership of the UK Royal Society for Public Health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Students should hold a relevant health or social care degree (grade 2:2 or higher). |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
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