Partner Details

Unicaf

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Master of Science - MS
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

DL-UIC-APR
DL-UIC-AUG
DL-UIC-DEC
DL-UIC-FEB
DL-UIC-JAN
DL-UIC-JUL
DL-UIC-JUN
DL-UIC-MAR
DL-UIC-MAY
DL-UIC-NOV
DL-UIC-OCT
DL-UIC-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The overall aim of the programme is to produce postgraduates who are able to play a significant role in the development of public health practice and policy in their current or future place of work . This will be achieved through a stimulating and challenging learning environment which aims to develop key knowledge and skills required to work in an international public health context. The specific aims of the programme are: 1. To enhance knowledge, skills and raise awareness of the public health approach from an international perspective. 2. To provide participants with the knowledge and skills that will strengthen their capacity and capability to engage in partnership work with and for communities to improve health and reduce inequalities in health. 3. To facilitate a learning experience which will enhance their capacity and capability to develop new public health skills and knowledge as well as draw upon their previous experience. 4. To enable students to develop a critical appreciation and understanding of public health systems and the values and evidence which underpin their development. 5. To enhance career development opportunities for students aspiring to work in an international public health context. 6. To provide training in research methods and approaches applicable to their own research and scholarly development.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Assess the evidence base and the effectiveness of interventions, programmes and services to improve population health and wellbeing from a global perspective and more specifically in low resource settings.
2.
Assess potential population based health risks, preventative measures and policy solutions from an international and local perspective.
3.
Monitor and critically evaluate population health status based on a thorough understanding of epidemiological principles and systematic health surveillance.
4.
Develop a research question and design a research project which aims to investigate a population based health issue.
5.
Apply key philosophical and theoretical ideas which underpin the approach and practice of public health.
6.
Evaluate the impact of public health policy on population health outcomes and the reduction of health inequalities from an international and local perspective.
7.
Utilise qualitative, quantitative and systematic review research methods in the international public health field and effectively communicate research findings.
8.
Appreciate the role of international organisations in public health governance and strategic thinking.
9.
Appraise the key study designs used in epidemiological studies.
10.
Critically appraise published research and other public health and health service related reports and documents.
11.
Apply research evidence in the planning and targeting of services and programmes to promote health and/or reduce health inequalities.
12.
Shape and influence policies to improve health and reduce inequalities at the local level.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Online tutorials, inquiry based learning and problem solving activities. Guided reading; VLE activities: discussion boards, online tests and guided video. Email support and self- directed research and study. Critical reviews, essays, reports, presentations, research proposals, reflection, and dissertation.

Opportunities for work related learning

Students are encouraged wherever relevant to apply learning, this includes prior learning and practical experiences.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

There is one target award: MSc International Public Health. This is offered part time for international students on the Unicaf programme. Students studying part time will be able to complete the MSc between 2-5 years. Students must take the following modules: 7500PUBUNI, 7501PUBUNI, 7502PUBUNI 7503PUBUNI, 7504PUBUNI, 7505PUBUNI, and 7506PUBUNI. The … For more content click the Read More button below.

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered
Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH02-06) allied health