Public Health and Health Serv Res MSc PGDip PGCert
Public Health and Health Services Research MSc, PGDip, PGCert
MSc - full time: 12 months, part time: 24 or 36 months
PGDip - full time: 9 months, part time: 21 months
PGCert - part time: 9 months
Profile
The Public Health & Health Services Research MSc balances the public health training and advanced research skills necessary for progression in academic or service work.
About this course
The MSc in Public Health & Health Services Research is for those who are seeking to gain or enhance a high level of health research skills. You will also be suitable if you wish to pursue a career in public health or health services delivery and analysis in the UK and internationally, with:
- the UK National Health Service (or its equivalent abroad)
- local government
- the voluntary sector
- academic healthcare
This MSc combines a range and high standard of health services research methods with the principles of public health science and practice. After successfully completing this course, you will have the skills to be able to proceed with a PhD or start or develop your career in public health and health services or related areas.
The MSc in Public Health & Health Services Research provides a broad-ranging preparation for the Part A examination of the Faculty of Public Health. Our teaching has been mapped against the Faculty’s competencies for public health practitioners to ensure that we continue to provide an excellent academic training.
The Public Health & Health Services Research MSc is based in the Institute of Health & Society in Newcastle University’s medical school, the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The Institute, headed by Prof Allyson Pollock, is one of the UK’s leading public health departments.
The MSc in Public Health & Health Services Research grows out of the Institute’s determination to undertake research and teaching to:
- reduce health inequalities
- address social injustice
- improve population health locally, nationally, and internationally
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Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Modules for 2019 entry
MSc
The full MSc combines taught modules up to the value of 120 credits and a dissertation for 60 credits, totalling 180 credits.
Postgraduate Diploma
You must successfully complete 120 credits of taught modules to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip).
Postgraduate Certificate
The Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) consists of 60 credits of taught modules and provides an introduction to the methods of public health and health services research.
Module changes
Module changes
Modules change annually to take account of:
- changing staff expertise
- developments in the discipline
- the requirements of external bodies and partners
- student feedback.
Most module information for 2020 entry will be available from the end of May 2020.
Careers
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Work experience
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Fees & Funding
Here are the fees you will pay for your course and some potential funding opportunities.
2019-2020 fees
The fees displayed here are per year.
If your studies last longer than one year your fee may be subject to an annual inflationary increase.
Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.
EU students starting at Newcastle in 2019 and 2020 will pay the UK (Home) tuition fee for the full duration of their course.
Entry Requirements
Here are the academic and English language requirements you need to study on this course.
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a medical, health or social sciences discipline. You can also apply if you have successfully completed the fourth year of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course, or equivalent.
If you have a different background you will be considered on an individual basis. If you have non-standard qualifications then you will be invited to an interview.
Find out the equivalent qualifications for your country.
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English Language Requirements
To study this course you need to meet the following English Language requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 7.5 overall (with at least 7.0 in writing)
Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate. You'll need to get this before you can get your visa or study on this programme. We'll let you know about the ATAS requirement in your offer letter.
How to Apply
You apply online, track your application and contact the admissions team via our applicant portal. Our step by step guide can help you on your way.
Start dates
The course starts in September. There is no application closing date for this course, but we recommend that you apply by the start of September.
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Deposit
- pay a deposit of £1,500
- or submit an official letter of sponsorship