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Improve the lives of others by preventing and managing health problems. Make a real difference to people’s health and help them to live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Focus on areas that match your interests and skills.
Skills Boost NE DiscountThis course mixes taught elements with independent projects. We support you with guidance and inspiration, and you will negotiate a final project that matches your personal interests. You will analyse the global and national policy, and its practical implications, and have an opportunity to study an area of healthcare in depth.
Public health covers three key domains: Health improvement, which includes monitoring specific diseases, risk factors and inequalities; Improving services, which includes audit, evaluation, service planning and efficiency; Health protection, which includes responses to infectious diseases and environmental hazards.
| Upcoming start dates |
|---|
| 25 January 2021 |
| 13 September 2021 |
The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly put Public Health as a subject on the map. Previously, you may have had to explain to friends and family what Public Health was, and why you wanted to study this fascinating subject. Now, it is clear to most of us what Public Health is, and why it is so important.
We have designed a blended approach that includes both face-to-face and online teaching to support you in your learning. Our delivery will include directed learning tasks which you will complete in your own time, and will then be discussed in both online and face-to-face sessions with your peers and lecturers. These exciting adaptations follow contemporary learning and teaching approaches that balance structured learning support activities with the independent learning required at postgraduate level.
If you have any questions before commencing your studies, please contact your programme leader:
Dr Floor Christie floor.christie@sunderland.ac.uk
We will make all reasonable efforts to provide the courses and student experience outlined. It may be necessary to make changes in response to COVID-19 whilst we continue to follow government guidance. View our FAQs for more information or contact us.
We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, self-directed learning and e-learning.
Compared to an undergraduate course, you will find that this Masters requires a higher level of independent working.
Assessment methods include coursework, projects, poster and oral presentations, timed tests and exams.
Our typical offer is:
| Qualification | Minimum grade |
|---|---|
| a Canadian bachelor's degree | GPA 2.40 |
| a USA bachelor's degree | GPA 2.5 |
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
Undergraduate degree with a classification of 2:2 or above, in a health related discipline.
If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.
2020/21 fees are:
2021/22 fees are:
Please note, we are unable to accept international applicants for the part-time course who require a Student visa to study in the UK. Learn more about settled status, pre-settled status, special discounts, visa requirements and Common Travel Area (CTA) agreements for the Republic of Ireland applicants in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
The increased emphasis on wellness is leading to new types of employment in helping people live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. On completing this course you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to work at an advanced level in line with current health legislation and policy.
Public Health professionals work in a range of community health areas such as primary health care teams, public health units, drug and alcohol settings, and health and social care settings. There are also opportunities in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health administration, health education and health policy.
Potential roles include becoming a manager in the NHS, local authorities and non-statutory sectors. For example, at the top end of the scale, there are roles as Director of Public Health that attract salaries of up to around £100,000. There are also many other opportunities as a public health professional.
Simply put, my experience at Sunderland has been rewarding and a worthwhile journey.
I would recommend Sunderland because it has all the facilities one needs to pursue a dream career.
Every piece of experience gained here in Sunderland has been enriching and memorable.
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