MSc Applied Public Health

This introductory module provides a broad overview of important research principles to help you locate, analyse, and utilise published studies when addressing real-world challenges.

You’ll also learn how to formulate researchable questions, think critically about the mechanisms of research governance, appraise the significance of alternative epistemological positions, and more.

We’ll support you in developing a critical, analytical, and integrative understanding of theory, policy, and practice in relation to healthy and sustainable settings.

Your studies will encourage you to examine factors that influence health, wellbeing, and sustainability across a variety of contexts. You’ll understand how public health professionals can help determine the health assets of communities, uncover health needs, and reduce health inequalities.

During this phase of your course, you’ll gain an advanced framework for determining population health and wellbeing.

We’ll cover how to summarise and interpret relevant data to inform strategic planning to drive changes in service delivery and health care policy. You’ll also learn how to communicate information on population health status, health inequalities, and evidence of effectiveness.

This module will further your understanding of the transnational nature of health issues and the ways in which social determinants of health transcend national boundaries.

Alongside exploring the key elements of health protection, you’ll develop your health protection capacity in risk assessment, management, and communication by analysing risk reduction case studies to inform your approach to project planning, policy development, and public education.

Your final module will challenge you to synthesise the knowledge you’ve gained during your studies with your professional and clinical experience.

You’ll produce an independently conducted research dissertation – or an equivalent alternative – focused on your professional and/or philosophical interests. With support from an assigned supervisor, you’ll choose research methodologies, obtain ethical approval, and self-direct your project to successful completion.