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University of Stirling: Public Health
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Nursing, Midwifery and Health |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MPH
Summary
The on-campus Master of Public Health (MPH) is a comprehensive and dynamic course designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to excel in the field of public health.
You’ll study both local and global public health contexts, addressing current issues and challenges, with sustainability as a core aspect.
The course has been mapped to both the UK Faculty of Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework and the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) curriculum.
You’ll take part in practical placements, internships, and collaborative projects as well as practical workshops, guest lectures and networking.
In addition to expert academics and public health practitioners from a range of public health practices, you’ll be taught by and work with the researchers at the campus-based Institute for Social Marketing and Health (ISMH), a world-leading centre for research in marketing, behaviour change and public policy with over 40 years of research experience.
| graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 466655 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. |
| Location | Main Site Grange Road Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
Public health policy and decision-making has an impact on all aspects of our lives. This was seen clearly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Informing and acting on those decisions are highly trained and skilled people working in public health roles. Public health professionals work across community, national and worldwide initiatives, in health improvement, disease prevention and health services planning. Some engage directly with communities to promote health and deliver services. Others work behind-the-scenes, supporting the overall functioning of public health programmes, policies and research. What they share is a passion for supporting the health and wellbeing of communities, and a strong commitment to social justice.
This course can help you become part of that powerful workforce, helping to find solutions to community and global health issues. Your reasons for choosing a career in public health will be as individual as you are. Whatever your starting point, and wherever your ambitions lie, this Masters course will help you to develop specific skills and competencies in public health practice, as well as key ‘boundary crossing’ competencies like leadership, communication and systems thinking. You will emerge not only with a comprehensive understanding of public health theories but also with the ability to effect positive change in communities.
You will be taught by world-leading public health academics from the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport and the Institute for Social Marketing and Health (ISMH) - an award-winning Institute with more than 40 years of experience in research leading to improvements in population health and wellbeing. We are passionate about public health, and we want to share that passion with you.
Our curriculum is validated by Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) recognising our commitment to excellence. As a Stirling student, you will benefit from a curriculum that prepares you for real-world challenges, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to make a difference in public health.
Our MPH Master of Public Health course is:
100% online, taking advantage of what digital delivery can offer, and providing flexibility in when, where and how you study. Modular, with options that allow you to create a bespoke course tailored to your career goals. Grounded and practical, including real-world case studies and projects that allow you to apply your knowledge and skills to authentic public health challenges. Individual modules and short courses You’re also able to take any of the current Master of Public Health (Online) modules as part of your individual continuous professional development (CPD), including Public Health Practice, Applied Epidemiology, Public Health Research, Public Health Policy and Health Promotion and Behaviour Change. Find out more about CPD and short courses.
| graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 467046 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. |
| Location | Online University of Stirling Cottrell Building Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
Public health has a central role in influencing health policy, protecting the public and improving population health. As COVID-19 has highlighted, public health filters through all aspects of our lives and the world needs more highly trained and skilled people working directly and indirectly in public health roles who can lead the change towards a healthier and fairer society.
Whether you’re already involved in public health research, policy and practice, or are planning a career in those areas, this Masters course is designed to support your future career ambitions, either in the UK or abroad.
Shaped by some of the leading thinkers in public health, the course will equip you with unique insights into modern public health theory and methods and teach you how to apply them to your work. You’ll interact with experts in the field as you develop a critical understanding of public health approaches and learn how to make a positive impact on the wellbeing of individuals and communities.
You can study the course entirely online, making it an ideal option if you want to gain a Masters qualification while working. The module choices are flexible, allowing you to create a tailored programme that suits your own learning needs, interests and goals in public health.
| graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 467046 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. |
| Location | Online University of Stirling Cottrell Building Stirling FK9 4LA |
The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).
That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …
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