Public Health (MPH) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University College Cork |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

15,700 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Public HealthMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

We designed this Master of Public Health (MPH) programme in order to meet the increasing demand for highly trained public health specialists in Ireland and abroad. This highly regarded programme will prepare you to investigate, evaluate and address public health challenges, whatever your professional background.

On graduation you will be equipped with the core knowledge and specialised skills necessary to make a real difference in public health. This is a full-time and structured programme, delivered over 12 months.

On successful completion of this MPH programme, you will be able to:

  • Critically analyse theories and issues related to public health;
  • Construct arguments around the social, political, and economic factors determining the health of populations;
  • Demonstrate competence in the key underpinning disciplines and theories of public health including epidemiology, communicable diseases including healthcare-associated infections, biostatistics, social and behavioural sciences, and social policy;
  • Analyse and synthesize evidence and apply it to public health;
  • Demonstrate enhanced knowledge in the chosen specialist pathway (health protection, health promotion, epidemiology, and biostatistics);
  • Demonstrate logical reasoning in written work and discussion;
  • Employ a range of appropriate research and analysis methods with confidence and correct interpretation;
  • Critically reflect on their own and others' learning and practice.
  • Demonstrate their culminating experience in the form of a minor Dissertation.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

We designed this Master of Public Health (MPH) programme in order to meet the increasing demand for highly trained public health specialists in Ireland and abroad. This highly regarded programme will prepare you to investigate, evaluate and address public health challenges, whatever your professional background.

On graduation you will be equipped with the core knowledge and specialised skills necessary to make a real difference in public health. This is a full-time and structured programme, delivered over 12 months.

On successful completion of this MPH programme, you will be able to:

  • Critically analyse theories and issues related to public health;
  • Construct arguments around the social, political, and economic factors determining the health of populations;
  • Demonstrate competence in the key underpinning disciplines and theories of public health including epidemiology, communicable diseases including healthcare-associated infections, biostatistics, social and behavioural sciences, and social policy;
  • Analyse and synthesize evidence and apply it to public health;
  • Demonstrate enhanced knowledge in the chosen specialist pathway (health protection, health promotion, epidemiology, and biostatistics);
  • Demonstrate logical reasoning in written work and discussion;
  • Employ a range of appropriate research and analysis methods with confidence and correct interpretation;
  • Critically reflect on their own and others' learning and practice.
  • Demonstrate their culminating experience in the form of a minor Dissertation.

Admission Requirements

176+
90+
63+
6.5+
3.3+

All applicants will be required to write a 500-word statement demonstrating suitability to undertake a Master of Public Health.

All candidates are required to meet one of the following:

  • Possess a minimum Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in a relevant subject area Or
  • Possess a minimum Second Class Honours Grade I in a postgraduate diploma (NFQ Level 9) in a relevant subject area.

Relevant subject areas are Biological Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Public Health and Social Sciences.

Note: In some circumstances, applicants without a primary degree or applicants without a relevant primary degree may be recommended for entry to the programme under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the course committee. Such applicants may be called for an interview, and their admission will be subject to the School of Public Health's Executive Committee's approval.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,630 EUR
International
15,700 EUR

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