Students choose a cluster of optional modules with a focus in health policy and health management so that you develop a whole systems approach to public health. In addition, there will be an introduction to health economics in which students will be taught the principles of cost-utility, cost-effectiveness and cost-minimisation in healthcare. Postgraduate students are expected to allocate an average of 150 hours of taught and self-directed learning per 15-credit module. The MPH will include the following modules and new ones subject to internal university approval:
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
–– A first degree in a medical/health or social sciences discipline is required (minimum 2:1 honours degree, 3.0 GPA or an equivalent international degree). –– Applicants with equivalent qualifications or substantial experience in health services will also be considered on an individual basis.
For students whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are also required: –– IELTS: 6.5 –– TOEFL (internet-based): 100 –– A first degree from an English speaking university WHAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
CORE MODULES::
–– Introduction to research methods and applied data analysis –– Advanced applied data analysis –– Advanced research methods –– Dissertation
The course gives students a thorough grounding in public health theory and practice as well as an in-depth knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. You can go on to develop you career across a range of settings including the NHS, charities, industry, government, private practice and academic and research environments.
OPTIONAL MODULES:
–– Leading and managing change –– Healthcare systems thinking –– Leadership in health management –– Health and society –– Health policy in Britain –– Health systems organisation, financing and performance –– Understanding the health policy process: concepts and tools
As this course is currently being developed, more core and optional modules may be added to cover topics such as epidemiology and disease control. Visit www.city.ac.uk/health for more information or contact us. HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
Teaching and learning is undertaken via a mix of lectures, class discussions, seminars, student presentations, poster presentations, case study analyses, interactive computer based exercises, a virtual learning environment, guided independent learning and individual supervision. HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Your learning will be accessed by a range of methods. Assessments include: a research proposal, ‘mini’ lab assessments, systematic review, poster presentation, data analysis workbook, practical exam and associated lab report, formative online quiz, epidemiology research scenario and in-class timed assessment.
You will gain vital transferable skills which are applicable to all health and medical-related careers where attention to detail, conducting research and evaluation for evidence-based practice, and report writing are a career advantage. HOW DO YOU APPLY?
For more information contact us on: +44 (0)20 7040 5000 healthprofessionals@city.ac.uk www.city.ac.uk/health
This course is subject to university approval and some revisions might be made. More up-to-date information will be available from December 2012 at www.city.ac.uk/health. If you are interested in this course or have any queries, please contact us. *subject to university approval in December 2012 111