We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to this exciting course. The MPH course is focused on how to improve the health of populations and communities and particular groups within them through the prevention of disease, the promotion of health and the provision and evaluation of appropriate treatment and care. The course [...]
Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge in the core disciplines of public health: epidemi-ology, statistics, health management, health services, disease prevention and social sciences. Demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in other areas relevant to the practice of pub-lic health from a wide range of choices (for example, health promotion, demography, organisational management, health information [...]
The curriculum consists of Eight core modules (totalling 60 credits) Elective modules (totalling 60 credits). Elective modules are single (5 credits) or double (10 credits). Two integrated case studies (5 credits each) A dissertation (50 credits) - only for those anticipating obtaining an MPH. Course Summary Course Contact Hours Self study Total hours Credits L P [...]
The core modules offered in this programme are listed below: Module Code Core module Total hours Credits MPH601 Orientation 80 0 MPH602 Essential Epidemiology 100 10 MPH603 Essential Biostatistics 100 10 MPH604 Health Systems – Health Economics & Health Policy 100 10 MPH605 Globalisation & Organisational Theory and Health Management, 50 5 MPH606 Disease [...]
The six special interest study areas and the required modules are listed below: Field of Study A choice of 30 credits from these elective modules Bioethics MPH613a, 613b*, 613c, 613d, 613e*, 613f, 613g, 613h, Health Management MPH612, 617*, 618*,619, 626*, 629, 630, 632*,, 642*, 643, 648, 649a, 649b Reproductive health MPH 610, 625, 627, [...]
Elective modules, covering a range of topics, are normally scheduled to be delivered in five half days, either as 2½ days or spread over one week with another module running concurrently, and accumulate 50 hours each. Tutorials may take place outside the timetabled module contact hours. Students select 600 hours (or 60 credits) of elective [...]
Students are required to complete two integrated case studies, which together make up 10 credits or 5% of the course. The completion of two case studies is compulsory for all students to complete either the MPH or the PGDPH. The objective of the case studies is to ensure that students can identify and solve health [...]
Students must complete a dissertation. The dissertation research work takes place following completion of all core and elective modules and all case studies. However, proposal development must begin in the first year with the identification of a research topic, identification of a dissertation supervisor, and the development of a 2 page proposal followed by a [...]
