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| Course
Title |
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Master of Public Health (International Health) |
| Institution |
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Nottingham: Univ. of Nottingham - School of Community Health Sciences |
| Country |
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United Kingdom |
| Type |
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Master
Diploma |
| Topics |
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Public/Global Health: International Health Issues and Development
Management: Health System Management
Health Research and Methods: Medical Anthropology
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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Diploma (120 credits) / M.P.H.
(180 credits) |
| Location |
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Division of Public Health Sciences,
University of Nottingham |
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Objectives/
Content |
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Objectives:
The programmes aim to provide high quality teaching and
learning in generic and international public health for
postgraduates from medical and non-medical backgrounds
in:
- a sound evidence base for international public health
- a multi-disciplinary approach to the practice of
public health
- skills to cope with changes in public health policies
and practice
- leadership skills in public health to manage, initiate,
implement and assess changes.
Core Modules:
- International Health
- Theory and practice in public health
- Introduction to Health Care Systems
- Research Methods in Epidemiology with Basic Statistics
- Evaluation Techniques
Optional Modules:
- Introduction to Health Promotion
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Communicable Disease Epidemiology & Control with
Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Advanced Research Methods in Epidemiology and Statistics
- Health Economics and Techniques of Economic Appraisal
- Healthy Public Policy
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| Next
Beginning |
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Annually in Septmber |
| Appl.
Deadline |
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Applications may be submitted
at any time throughout the year, but where possible by the
end
of June for admission in September. |
| Duration |
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full-time (one year) Part-time
(two years, but it is possible to extend this to a maximum
of four years). |
| Requirements |
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The Board of Admissions considers
candidates who have:
- a first or second class honours degree from a recognised
University
- an equivalent qualification in an appropriate subject,
provided equivalence is shown
- exceptionally, other candidates may be admitted on the
basis of a non-degree qualification, experience and evidence
of continuing professional development. In most cases,
such candidates will be requested to complete a test paper,
attend for interview and register for the Diploma in
the first instance.
- You should also possess English Language and Mathematics
qualifications at GCSE, grades A-C, or equivalent.
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| Course
fee |
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full-time: £6760
Part-time: £3380
Non-EU candidates (full-time only) £16,870 |
| Scholarship |
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Applicants applying for funding
should ensure they comply with the funder's timing requirements
and check the International Office scholarship programme.
The School does not offer financial support to students. |
For
further
information |
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Andrea Baker
Postgraduate Courses Secretary
Room D1422
Division of Epidemiology and Public Health
School of Community Health Sciences
University of Nottingham Medical School
Nottingham, UK
NG7 2UH
Tel: +44 (0)115 823 0462
Fax: +44 (0)115 823 0464
Email: andrea.baker@nottingham.ac.uk
Internet: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/shared/shared_chs/international.pdf |
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| Last
update |
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03/09/2008 mas |
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