Masters in Public Health Course Structure Selector
Here you can review the course structure for MPH and register module choices for your chosen course of study.
The Masters in Public Health (MPH) course is an interdisciplinary degree, drawing upon expertise across a wide range of subject areas and seeks to explore the complexity of Public Health issues in the UK and internationally.
The course aims to provide relevant qualifications to meet national and international needs for a skilled public health workforce and to prepare students for further academic study with a view to academic careers.
The course provides students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding in a wide range of public health areas. This is reinforced with the optional modules offered on the course, allowing students to pursue their own health-related interests.
Overall, the course aims to provide a focused learning experience, suitable for full- and part-time, UK and international students in a stimulating research-led teaching environment.
To select your module preferences, please click relevant link below. Please read the below information before selecting modules routes. Once you have started on route 1 or route 2 you must stick to that module pathway.
Route 1 (Part-time students):
- Certificate Stage - Route 1 (Year 1)
- Diploma Stage - Route 1 (Year 2)
- MSc Stage - Route 1 (Year 3)
Route 2 (part-time students):
- Certificate Stage - Route 2 (Year 1)
- Diploma Stage - Route 2 (Year 2)
- MSc Stage - Route 2 (Year 3)
Full Time students:
Route 1 Course Structure (Part-Time)
Certificate Stage - Route 1 (Year 1)
If taking route 1, students must take 3 core modules from a choice of 4 (worth 60 CATS) - shown in the core module list shown below.
Diploma Stage - Route 1 (Year 2)
If taking route 1, students must take the remaining core module that was not taken at certificate stage PLUS 2 options from a choice of 10, shown below.
MSc Stage - Route 1 (Year 3)
If taking route 1, students can take EITHER the professional project (40 CATS) PLUS one optional module (that was not taken at diploma stage) OR students must take the dissertation ONLY (to take this option you must have completed Epidemiology and Statistics (core module) or Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in Healthcare (option module) with a grade >60%). See below.
Route 2 Course Structure (Part-Time)
Certificate Stage - Route 2 (Year 1)
If taking route 2, students must take 2 core modules from a choice of 4 (worth 40 CATS) - shown below - PLUS 1 optional module from a choice of 9 - shown below.
Diploma Stage - Route 2 (Year 2)
If taking route 2, students must take the remaining core modules not chosen at certificate stage PLUS 1 optional module from a choice of 9 (cannot be the same module taken at certificate stage) - shown below.
MSc Stage - Route 2 (Year 3)
If taking route 2, students can take EITHER the professional project (40 CATS) PLUS one optional module (that was not taken at diploma stage) OR students must take the dissertation ONLY (to take this option you must have completed Epidemiology and Statistics (core module) or Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in Healthcare (option module) with a grade >60%). See below.
Course Structure Summary
Route 1 | Route 2 | |
Year 1 (Postgraduate Certificate) |
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Year 2 (Postgraduate Diploma) |
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Year 3 (MSc) |
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Module name |
CATS |
Suggested Year of Study |
Optional/Core |
MH900 Epidemiology and Statistics |
20 |
First (Certificate) |
Core |
MH902 Disease Prevention and Health Protection |
20 |
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Core |
MH901 Health Improvement and Management for Public Health |
20 |
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Core |
MH903 Social Determinants of Health |
20 |
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Core |
Module name |
CATS |
Suggested Year of Study |
Optional/Core |
MH933 Health Screening |
20 |
None |
Optional |
MD913 Design, Analysis and Interpretation Epidemiology Research |
20 |
Epidemiology and Statistics |
Optional |
MH910 International Health Policy |
20 |
None |
Optional |
MD990 Introduction to Health Economics for Non–Health Economists |
20 |
None |
Optional |
MH930 Qualitative Research Methods in Health |
20 |
None |
Optional |
MH928 Leadership |
20 |
None |
Optional |
MH923 Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal |
20 |
None |
Optional |
MD999 Global Health |
20 |
None |
Optional |
MH940 Improving Safety and Quality in Healthcare |
20 |
None |
Optional |
MD90A Pathways to the public health workplace |
20 |
None |
Optional |
MD941 Public Mental Health & Well-Being |
20 |
None |
Optional |
Optional Core Module List (For MSc Stage)
Module name |
CATS |
Suggested Year of Study |
Optional/Core |
PC950 Professional Project |
40 |
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Optional Core |
MD914 Dissertation*** |
60 |
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Optional Core |
***This module has prerequisites. To take this module, students must:
- Achieved 60% or above in Epidemiology and Statistics (core module) or Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in Healthcare (option module).
- Achieved an average mark of 60% or above at diploma stage.
- Has an approved dissertation topic prior to submitting their protocol including identified supervisors.
Key Facts
Contact:
Course Director: Saran Shantikumar
Qualifications: MPH, PGCert, PGDip or PGA
Duration:
MSc Full time: 1 year
MSc Part time: 1-3 years
Location of Study: University of Warwick