MSc International Public Health

Entry year:
2024/25
Start date:
July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
Study mode:
Part-time, Distance learning
Course duration:
5 Year
Campus:
City

Course modules

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Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

Public Health Epidemiology, Intelligence and Health Protection
20 credits

International Health and Development
20 credits

Global Health
20 credits

Health Improvement
20 credits

Research Methods
20 credits

Dissertation Project
60 credits

Public Health: Policy and Practice
20 credits

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Career paths

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

You will need:

Qualification requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered. Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended. English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5). Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression. Up to date CV Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.

International requirements

Other international requirements

An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered. Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended. English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5). Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression. Up to date CV Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.

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