Public Health

Bournemouth University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

Reflecting local, national and international public health agendas, this academic course gives you the opportunity to explore in-depth public health issues with public health academics, researchers and practitioners.

Why study MSc Public Health at BU?

  • Learn about epidemiology and critical evaluation techniques to identify what influences the health of national and international populations and determine their health status and needs

  • Formulate your own health solutions, consider the role and function of partnership working to improve public health, as well as critically evaluate health strategies

  • You’ll have the opportunity to focus your assignment work on your own specific public health-related interests

  • The course attracts students internationally, so you’ll study alongside students from across the world, sharing experiences and widening perspectives on public health issues

  • You will be able to apply for student membership of The Royal Society for Public Health

  • Choose to study full-time, part-time or take standalone units.

    Who is this course suited to?

    We welcome professionals from a range of backgrounds, not necessarily in healthcare – past students have included doctors, teachers, nurses, midwives and community public health workers.

    Public health involves multi-agency involvement and partnerships and the course is suited to those with interests such as public health, community development, housing, environment, health promotion, transport, environmental health, partnerships, quality improvement and epidemiology.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Bournemouth

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Bournemouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    1231 Health care practice managers
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals
    2469 Welfare professionals
    1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors
    6134 Houseparents and residential wardens

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Bournemouth
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

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