Level 7 Optional

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

<ul>
<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Contact International Admissions Team for more details</li>
<li>International students entering on a Tier 4 visa cannot study part-time</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Contact International Admissions Team for more details</li>
<li>International students entering on a Tier 4 visa cannot study part-time</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>a good honours degree in any discipline</li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>relevant professional qualifications (e.g. in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Youth and Community, Health Promotion or Environmental Health) and experience</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>a good honours degree in any discipline</li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>relevant professional qualifications (e.g. in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Youth and Community, Health Promotion or Environmental Health) and experience</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>IELTs score of 6.5 or above (minimum 5.5 in each component)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>IELTs score of 6.5 or above (minimum 5.5 in each component)</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Work with others in partnership to improve the health and well-being of communities.

Critically evaluate the key study designs used in epidemiological studies.

Use basic but appropriate statistical tools of analysis and packages e.g. SPSS	

Utilise key philosophical and theoretical ideas to the approach and practice of public health.

Apply research evidence in the planning and targeting of services and programmes to promote health and/or reduce health inequalities.

Assess potential population-based health risks and advise others on these risks.

Communicate public health concerns and advocate for policy change.

Shape and influence policies to improve health and reduce inequalities at the local level.

Evaluate the impact of public health policy on population health improvement, health protection and the reduction of health inequalities.

Apply relevant theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to effectively plan, implement and evaluate health improvement projects and programmes, to improve the health and well-being of populations.

Assess the evidence base and the effectiveness of interventions, programmes and services to improve population health and wellbeing.

Communicate ideas, research findings and potential interventions to a specialist and non-specialist audience.

Appraise explanations for inequalities in health and their subsequent policy prescriptions.

Effectively communicate research findings.

Communicate effectively with the public and others about improving the health of the population.

Develop and lead on local public health initiatives and interventions.

Develop potential solutions to complex public health issues both systematically and creatively.

Apply critical thinking, ethical and analytical skills.

Develop a research question and design a research project which aims to investigate a public health issue.

Appreciate the role of strategic leadership and advocacy in the development of public health policies and health improvement interventions.

Implement qualitative, quantitative and systematic review research methods in the public health field.

Course Catalogue

Public Health - 36863 - MSc