MSc

MSc Public Health

Improve population health with evidence and policy

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24 months36 creditsEnglish

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Overview

Public health protects communities — not just individuals. This MSc trains practitioners to design surveillance systems, evaluate interventions, and influence policy. You will study epidemiological methods, environmental health, health economics, and programme evaluation using cases from the NHS, WHO frameworks, and community health networks in Africa and Asia. The dissertation addresses a real population-health question for a partner organisation.

Who This Programme Is For

Clinicians moving into public-health leadership
NGO programme managers in health and development
Government health officers and epidemiologists

Faculty spotlight

Dr. Aisha Okonkwo leads epidemiology modules; Professor Daniel Mensah specialises in health systems strengthening in low-income settings.

How you can study

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What You Will Learn

Design and interpret cohort and case-control studies
Conduct health needs assessments for defined populations
Evaluate public-health programmes using economic and outcome metrics
Draft policy briefs for ministers and donor agencies
Apply WHO and national surveillance standards

Curriculum

Year 1 — Foundations

Code	Course	Credits
PH501	Principles of Public Health Principles of Public Health — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Principles of Public Health Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH502	Epidemiology & Biostatistics Epidemiology & Biostatistics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Epidemiology & Biostatistics Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH503	Health Promotion & Behaviour Change Health Promotion & Behaviour Change — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Health Promotion & Behaviour Change Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH504	Environmental & Occupational Health Environmental & Occupational Health — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Environmental & Occupational Health Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3

Year 1 — Systems

Code	Course	Credits
PH505	Health Systems & Policy Health Systems & Policy — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Health Systems & Policy Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH506	Global Health & Inequity Global Health & Inequity — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Global Health & Inequity Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH507	Health Economics Health Economics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Health Economics Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH508	Research Methods in Public Health Research Methods in Public Health — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Research Methods in Public Health Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3

Year 2 — Applied

Code

Course

Credits

PH601

Programme Evaluation

Programme Evaluation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Programme Evaluation
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

PH602

Public Health Leadership

Public Health Leadership — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Public Health Leadership
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

PH603

MSc Public Health Dissertation

MSc Public Health Dissertation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in MSc Public Health Dissertation
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

Career Paths

Public Health Consultant
Epidemiologist
Health Policy Advisor
NGO Health Director
Environmental Health Officer

Programme Highlights

WHO-aligned competencies throughout curriculum
Partnership projects with community health NGOs
Focus on equity, migration, and rural access

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (minimum 2:2 or GPA 2.5/4.0)
Statement of Purpose (500 words minimum) outlining your goals and fit for the programme
Two academic or professional references with contact details
English proficiency: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 46, or equivalent (waived for prior English-medium study)
CV or résumé documenting relevant education and professional experience

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Overview

Who This Programme Is For

Clinicians moving into public-health leadership

NGO programme managers in health and development

Government health officers and epidemiologists

Faculty spotlight

Dr. Aisha Okonkwo leads epidemiology modules; Professor Daniel Mensah specialises in health systems strengthening in low-income settings.

Curriculum

Year 1 — Foundations

Code	Course	Credits
PH501	Principles of Public Health Principles of Public Health — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Principles of Public Health Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH502	Epidemiology & Biostatistics Epidemiology & Biostatistics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Epidemiology & Biostatistics Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH503	Health Promotion & Behaviour Change Health Promotion & Behaviour Change — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Health Promotion & Behaviour Change Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH504	Environmental & Occupational Health Environmental & Occupational Health — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Environmental & Occupational Health Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3

Year 1 — Systems

Code	Course	Credits
PH505	Health Systems & Policy Health Systems & Policy — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Health Systems & Policy Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH506	Global Health & Inequity Global Health & Inequity — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Global Health & Inequity Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH507	Health Economics Health Economics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Health Economics Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
PH508	Research Methods in Public Health Research Methods in Public Health — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Research Methods in Public Health Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3

Year 2 — Applied

Code

Course

Credits

PH601

Programme Evaluation

Programme Evaluation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Programme Evaluation
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

PH602

Public Health Leadership

Public Health Leadership — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Public Health Leadership
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

PH603

MSc Public Health Dissertation

MSc Public Health Dissertation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in MSc Public Health Dissertation
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (minimum 2:2 or GPA 2.5/4.0)

Statement of Purpose (500 words minimum) outlining your goals and fit for the programme

Two academic or professional references with contact details

English proficiency: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 46, or equivalent (waived for prior English-medium study)

CV or résumé documenting relevant education and professional experience

Recognised & Accredited