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Why study at ScHARRScHARR has the UK’s largest volume of world-leading or internationally excellent health services research and health technology assessment activity. You will be taught by some of the world’s leading scholars in these fields, and benefit from an environment in which teaching and research go hand-in-hand. ScHARR recognises the key importance of the International dimension in public health. Wherever possible, all modules are taught with an explicit comparative and international focus.

Career opportunities• Senior public health posts within the UK

• Public health surveillance roles

• Health promotion

• Academic careers in research and teaching

• Working for international NGOs

• UK Public health training

Master In Public Health. Distance Learning

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Why choose this masters course?The MPH (Distance Learning) at the University of Sheffield has been designed to provide high quality education in public health. At Sheffield, we focus on providing research, evaluation and analytical skills relevant to understanding the social determinants of health in a rapidly changing environment. The MPH is suited to both clinical and non-clinical professionals who aspire to be leaders in their health care organizations, either in the UK or in their own country.

The form of delivery, using innovative, online, distance learning materials and methods is suited to those with busy work commitments.

Learning outcomesYou will be able to:

Knowledge and understanding:

• Understand how public health principles apply to professional practice

• Assess how the research process applies to public health practice (*)

• Apply the use of public health tools to protect and promote the public’s health

• Understand health service organisations, management and economics

• Critically reflect on the broader influences on health and health care provision

Skills and other attributes:

• Work independently to define and address public health problems

• Critically appraise research literature (*)

• Plan and utilise health services research (*)

• Design and implement programmes which protect and promote the public’s health

• Work with others to address the broader determinants of health

All learning outcomes apply to Master and Diploma level courses. Those that apply also to Certificate level study are identified by a (*) symbol.

Programme Content• Global Public Health

• Epidemiology

• Research Methods

• Introductory Statistics

• Health Promotion

• Health Policy and Systems

• Managing health

• Communicable disease control

• Systematic approaches to evidence assessment

• Dissertation

How is the programme delivered?The MPH (DL) is delivered by on-line distance learning methods using high quality web-based materials, written by leaders in the field of public health in ScHARR.

Each module will provide opportunities for students to work with staff from ScHARR and as a group.

The factual content of the module will be provided in web format, and you will have access to a tutor from ScHARR, and your fellow students by means of a virtual learning environment. Materials will be delivered in a variety of formats which are known to enhance the online learning experience. These include screencasts, videos and podcasts, alongside guided reading, problem-solving and on-line self-assessments

Full or part timeThe MPH can be studied part-time over a minimum of 2 years.

Diploma, Certificate and Single ModulesYou can choose to study for a postgraduate Certificate (60 credits ) over one year, or a Diploma (120 credits) over one or two years. It is also possible to study individual modules to address the needs of existing public health specialists needing top-up training in specific “knows-how” and “shows-how” competencies as part of preparing their portfolio for applying for entry onto the Public Health Specialist Voluntary Register.

Entry requirements / eligibilityApplications are welcome from those who have:

• A first degree (minimum 2.1), an equivalent professional qualification or relevant work experience

• An adequate level of English, both written and oral (IELTS 7.0)

• Enthusiasm to work hard and benefit from the course environment