Overview
This course mixes taught elements with independent projects. We support you with guidance and inspiration, and you will negotiate a final project that matches your personal interests. You will analyse the global and national policy, and its practical implications, and have an opportunity to study an area of healthcare in depth.
Public health covers three key domains: Health improvement, which includes monitoring specific diseases, risk factors and inequalities; Improving services, which includes audit, evaluation, service planning and efficiency; and Health protection, which includes responses to infectious diseases and environmental hazards.
Why us?
- Our Institute of Health Sciences and Wellbeing aims to conduct world-leading research that leads to better physical and mental health for all
- As our lecturers continue to work in public health, you will learn from their up-to-date knowledge and practice
Course structure
We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, self-directed learning and e-learning.
Compared to an undergraduate course, you will find that this Masters requires a higher level of independent working.
Assessment methods include coursework, projects, poster and oral presentations, timed tests and exams.
Modules on this course include:
- Health Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (30 credits)
- Social Determinants Of Global Health And Health Systems (30 credits)
- Applied Public Health Practice (30 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional modules (choose one):
- Epidemiology and Health Measurement (30 credits)
- Leadership and Management in Health (30 credits)
Facilities
Sunderland has excellent facilities that have been boosted by multi-million pound redevelopments. At the same time, the University is fully plugged into relevant health care and industry organisations, with strong links and an exchange of ideas and people.
Career ready
The increased emphasis on wellness is leading to new types of employment in helping people live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. On completing this course, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to work at an advanced level in line with current health legislation and policy.
Career options
Public Health professionals work in a range of community health areas such as primary health care teams, public health units, drug and alcohol settings, and health and social care settings. There are also opportunities in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health administration, health education and health policy.
Potential roles include becoming a manager in the NHS, local authorities and non-statutory sectors. For example, at the top end of the scale, there are roles as Director of Public Health that attract salaries of up to around £100,000. There are also many other opportunities as a public health professional.
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