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The MSc Public Health course at Bournemouth University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of public health. The course covers a wide range of topics, including epidemiology, health policy, and global health issues. Students will learn how to assess and evaluate the health needs of populations, design and implement effective health interventions, and analyze the impact of health policies on population health. The course also includes a research project, allowing students to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
The MSc Public Health course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our dedicated public health laboratory and data analysis software. The course is designed to be flexible, allowing students to study part-time or full-time, depending on their individual circumstances. Graduates of the MSc Public Health course are well-equipped to pursue careers in a variety of settings, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector companies.
Bournemouth University is an ideal choice for students interested in public health due to its strong reputation for research and teaching excellence. The university has a vibrant public health research community, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research. Bournemouth's location on the south coast of England also provides easy access to a diverse range of public health settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community organizations.
Learn about epidemiology and critical evaluation techniques to identify what influences the health of national and international populations and determine their health status and needs
Formulate your health solutions, consider the role and function of partnership working to improve public health, as well as critically evaluate health strategies
You’ll have the opportunity to focus your assignment work on your specific public health-related interests.
The course attracts international students, so you’ll study alongside students from around the world, sharing experiences and widening perspectives on public health issues.
You can apply for student membership in The Royal Society for Public Health.
Choose to study full-time, part-time, or take standalone units.
A bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject or equivalent.
20 hours per week
Context & Scope of Public Health: An introduction to the scope of the current public health agenda. You'll gain an understanding of national and international public health issues. The unit will build on your previous experience and knowledge of public health and can form a foundation for studying other teams.
Epidemiology & Infection: During this unit, you'll develop conceptual orientation and knowledge of epidemiological techniques needed for delivering health services to populations. You'll identify what influences the population's health to assess the population's health status and needs. You'll also develop skills in assessing, planning, and evaluating health services and technologies.
Public Health Management Strategies: This unit explores how public health strategy is executed. You'll evaluate international public health strategies and interventions. You'll create systems and solutions to public health issues through evaluation.
Health Promotion & Partnership Working: This module will evaluate the role of partnership working in health promotion, considering the issues involved in health promotion and health-promoting partnerships. You'll examine the evidence base for health promotion and collaboration in public health practice and explore the roles and functions of different agencies, needs assessment, planning, execution, and evaluation.
Exploring & Evaluating Evidence: Learn about the nature of knowledge and various research and production approaches. You'll learn about different research methodologies and how to assess research carried out by others.
Developing a Study Proposal: This unit will help you prepare a proposal for a research, literature review, or practice development study. You'll learn how to draw on evidence for identifying and putting together a research question and approaches to investigate it. You'll also discuss issues related to the inquiry process.
Dissertation Project: You'll draw on your previous learning and develop independent study and project management skills. The Dissertation Project will also help you develop specialist knowledge related to your public health interests.
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
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