MPH Public Health (Online)
Public health has a central role in influencing health policy, protecting the public and improving population health.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
January, May, September
Tuition Fee
£ 10,500
Location
Online
About The Course
As COVID-19 has highlighted, public health filters through all aspects of our lives and the world needs more highly trained and skilled people working directly and indirectly in public health roles who can lead the change towards a healthier and fairer society.
Whether you’re already involved in public health research, policy and practice, or are planning a career in those areas, this Masters course in Public Health (Online) from University of Stirling is designed to support your future career ambitions, either in the UK or abroad.
Shaped by some of the leading thinkers in public health, the course will equip you with unique insights into modern public health theory and methods and teach you how to apply them to your work. You’ll interact with experts in the field as you develop a critical understanding of public health approaches and learn how to make a positive impact on the wellbeing of individuals and communities.
You can study the course entirely online, making it an ideal option if you want to gain a Masters qualification while working. The module choices are flexible, allowing you to create a tailored programme that suits your own learning needs, interests and goals in public health.
Careers
You’ll graduate with the relevant theoretical and practical skills needed for a career as a public health researcher, policymaker or practitioner across the public, private, voluntary, community and not-for-profit sectors.
Public health practitioner roles differ greatly in the work they focus on and in their specific job titles. Some examples of the types of roles you’ll be qualified for include:
- Health Policy Advisor
- Public Health Advisor
- Substance Misuse Worker
- Heath Improvement Practitioner
- Public Health Nutritionist
- Teenage Pregnancy Co-ordinator
- Smoking Cessation Advisor
- Advanced Health Improvement Practitioner
- Environmental Scientist
- Health/Education Advisor
- Support Worker
Interested? Get started today!
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