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This is a web-based programme hosted within the School of Dentistry. The MRes programme provides a combination of interactive online learning and project work to help students to develop a critical evidence-based approach to planning services and improving oral health at a population level. The MRes will develop skills for health services research and be especially suitable for those who wish to study for a PhD subsequently but have limited experience of research.

The MRes comprises 6 course units and a dissertation [180 credits]:

Biostatistics [15 credits]
Epidemiology [15 credits]
Evidence Based Practice [15 credits]
Dissertation/project [90 credits]
Three optional course units [15 credits each] which must include at least one of the following units:
Oral health and Disease in Populations
Implementing Strategy in Dental Services

Qualitative Research Methods [15 credits] is a prerequisite for any students planning a qualitative dissertation.

Students are advised to take at least two core course units in the first year of the course for part-time students, or in the first semester for full-time students.

Entry Requirements

Academic entry qualification overview
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There are two routes of entry:

A recognised primary degree in a dental subject and a preferred minimum of two years post qualification experience

A degree (minimum 2:2) in a non-clinical subject and preferably two years of working experience. Normally the degree will be in a science or social science subject and the individual will be working in some area with a link to oral health. In all cases, the degree held must be from a recognised institution.

English language requirements
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International students are required to have acceptable levels of English literacy, as demonstrated by any of the following:

IELTS test 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in the reading and written components and no less than 5.5 in all components)

TOEFL test 600 paper-based (with no less than 5.5 in the TWE - Test of Written English)

TOEFL test 250 computer-based (with no less than 5.5 in the TWE - Test of Written English)

TOEFL test: 100 (internet-based) (Minimum:

Listening/Writing 17, Reading 18 and Speaking 20)

Pearson-Test 66-73 (with no less than 51 each component)

This certification must be no more than 12 months old.

Some English language test results are only valid for two years. Your English language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

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Develop an in-depth understanding of dental public health practice. Apply your understanding to the challenges in the delivery, planning and management of health services. You'll learn how to critically analyse problems and find practical solutions that protect and promote oral health.

Entry Requirements

A dental or medical degree, preferably with at least one year’s postgraduate experience.

English language requirements: overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

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The threats posed by natural disasters, terrorism and public health emergencies require quick response, rapid communication and planning initiatives. CTU’s Master of Science in Homeland Security - Emergency Management and Public Health degree synthesizes, interprets and critiques these threats and the institutions and professionals tasked with responding to them.

Entry Requirements

Interview. Connect with an Admissions Advisor, in person or by phone, to explore your goals and confirm your decision to pursue your degree at CTU.

Apply. Submit a completed Colorado Technical University graduate admission application online.

Submit documentation. Submit an official transcript verifying completion of an accredited baccalaureate degree by the end of the first session. If you do not have an official baccalaureate transcript on file, you may be admitted as a non-regular student. Additionally, non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS or other English proficiency assessment results, prior to admission.

Colorado Technical University seeks students who desire to build upon their undergraduate degree and career experiences by pursuing graduate study. Colorado Technical University will accept baccalaureate degrees earned with a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) from any United States institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or from internationally recognized foreign institutions of higher education. International institutions must be licensed or officially recognized by the Education Department or Ministry of the country where the institution is in operation to be eligible for transfer of credit or degree status.

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Become a leader in public health administration and management through Northern Arizona University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences – Public Health online college degree program. Learn about the social and behavioral study of health, environmental health, human disease, and physical activity for public and private industries through this online public health degree program. Apply your current associate degree toward this bachelor’s degree completion program and pursue your degree entirely online.

Expand your healthcare career opportunities in global health, health services administration, and public health practice & program management by earning this online college degree in Health Sciences – Public Health.

Professional possibilities in Public Health can be found at these Arizona healthcare environments:

County Health Divisions
Indian Health Services
Junior Colleges
Medical Clinics

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into this program , you must have an associate's degree, either completed or in progress, at a regionally accredited institution and the associate's degree must be completed prior to the awarding of the degree.

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Penn State's online intercollege Master of Professional Studies (iMPS) in Homeland Security with an option in Public Health Preparedness can give you the knowledge and skills to respond efficiently and effectively to natural and man-made disasters. By completing this program, you will be equipped to adapt to a catastrophe and its aftermath. The knowledge and skills learned from Penn State’s online program have helped our graduates fill leadership roles in public health, education, health care, emergency management, and the military.

Why Penn State for Your Homeland Security and Public Health Preparedness Education?

- Penn State’s online public health preparedness program is unique because it is the country’s first online homeland security curricula from a medical school, the Penn State College of Medicine.

- Penn State offers five online certificates including the Public Health Preparedness: Disaster and Bioterrorism Graduate Certificate. The 12 credits you earn in the certificate may be applied toward the Master's in Homeland Security Public Health Preparedness option.

Who Should Apply?

The iMPS in homeland security degree — public health preparedness option is open to candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree. The degree is ideal for federal, state, and local emergency management officials, public health practitioners, health care providers, hospital administrators and managers, and first responders.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

As a graduate with this option, you can work in such occupations as:

health services administration
health care manager
emergency management
facilities management
disaster recovery
education
policy planning
public health
health research

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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