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MPH with Leadership in Public Health Practice
Empower Yourself as a Leader in Public Health
Our 100% online MPH programme for the next generation of public health leaders
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential in Public Health
Are you passionate about making a difference in public health? Take your career to the next level with the online MPH with Leadership in Public Health Practice. This accredited programme, offered by UH Online, combines the core modules of the MPH degree with specialised business school modules focused on leadership. As a leader in public health, you will play a vital role in shaping policies, advocating for evidence-based practices, and promoting initiatives that improve population health.
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Excel in Your Current Career
Elevate your role and make a lasting impact on public health as you transition to leadership positions within your organisation. Gain the knowledge and skills to shape policies, advocate for evidence-based practices, and drive positive change in population health. If you are already working in the field of population health, our fully online MPH programme will provide you the skills to take the next step in your career.
Change Careers
Make a bold move into the public health industry as a leader, leveraging your expertise from another field. With our programme, you'll acquire the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of public health, apply your unique perspective, and lead initiatives that improve the health and well-being of communities.
Go Your Own Way
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and forge your own path in public health. Take the lead to establish your own public health initiative, NGO, or venture. With our comprehensive programme, you'll develop the strategic mindset and innovative approaches needed to address pressing health challenges and make a significant difference in people's lives.
Advance your career with an internationally recognised degree
Flexible learning that fits your schedule
Taught by expert faculty with industry experience
Rigorous academic standards and quality control procedures
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Core Modules
Organisational Development and Change (15 Credits)
The aims of this module are to enable students to critically examine and reflect upon the complexities of organisational change, design and development. Students will develop insights to enable understanding, knowledge and skills for developing change.
Leadership in a Global Environment (15 Credits)
The aims of this module are to enable students to explore how their skills and attributes are informed by leadership and management theories, reflecting on practice when managing and leading people within an international and/or multi-cultural context.
Public Health Research and Epidemiology 1 & 2 (2 x 15 Credits)
These modules aim to enable students to apply quantitative and qualitative research approaches to the advancement and practice of public health in the domains of health improvement, health protection, and healthcare services and to address the significance of epidemiology in determining what factors are associated with diseases (risk factors), and what factors may protect people against diseases (protective factors).
Public Health Foundations 1 & 2 (2 x 15 Credits)
The aims of this module are to enable students to develop an understanding of the theory, principles and practice of public health in the United Kingdom and Internationally
Communicable and Non-Communicable Conditions 1 & 2 (2 x 15 Credits)
The aims of this module are to enable students to ascertain the determinants of key communicable and non-communicable conditions and scrutinise how these may be mitigated through the use of public health interventions. Students will be able to explore available evidence in order to determine appropriate national-level interventions across a range of healthcare systems.
Final Research Project
Applied Research Project (60 Credits)
The aims of this module are to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of levels of evidence and their hierarchy. Students are expected to engage in a dialogue with tutors and other students to identify relevant questions that reflect their specialty area and personal interests. Students are required to systematically and critically construct sensitive and specific search strategies to answer a specific evidence-based research question. Using an appropriate tool, Students will critically appraise relevant evidence in order to determine quality and appropriateness within the context of their practice and conduct a research project by critically examining and applying the principles and practice of Public Health. This may include a critical review of existing literature or existing data.
The entry requirements for the programme are:
- A Bachelor’s degree at a level equivalent to a UK second class Honours degree.
- For International applicants whose first language is not English, IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band), or equivalent.
- The school will consider non-standard applicants who can demonstrate that they have work experience for a period of 3 years via a Curriculum Vitae and/or LinkedIn profile.
The supporting documents for the programme are:
- A reference letter from a current or previous manager or HR department or person in a position of authority is required as supporting evidence.
- Personal identification documents e.g passport or I.D.
- A personal statement (approx. 3-500 words) and/or video presentation about why you want to study this programme.
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (POE) where applicable.
- POE exemption may be offered to students. Please speak to a Student Success Consultant to discover whether you are eligible for an exemption.
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Industry Informed Content
Delivered by Expert Faculty
Personal and Network development
Inter Disciplinary Module Approach
Industry Informed Content
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