Online Public Health Degree :: Accredited Universities

This PhD programme offers people working in public health an opportunity to gain key skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods and research ethics, as well as a more critical insight into their practice. The format of the programme (part-time blended learning) has been specifically designed to meet the needs of public health professionals wishing to complete doctoral training and make an original contribution to knowledge development within their field, whilst at the same time fulfilling their existing responsibilities.

The aims of the course are to:

Develop advanced skills in research design, practice and dissemination
Promote a critical understanding of public health policy and practice
Foster critical approaches to evidence review and knowledge management
Improve scholarship in presenting written and oral arguments
Enhance leadership skills and effectiveness.

Entry Requirements

A good first degree (minimum 2:1);

Relevant experience of working within the field of public health OR a Masters in Public Health or a related field;

If English is not your first language

an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 is required (a minimum of 5.5 must be achieved in each separate skill: writing, reading, listening and speaking).

an overall Pearson PTE Academic of atleast 62 (with 51 in each communicative skill) must be achieved.

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) - Grade C is required.

Applicants must also include with their application:

Two references from individuals able to comment on the applicant's suitability for doctoral study (at least one should be from an academic);

A 500 word research proposal which should include an introduction to the study topic, research questions and the methods that may be used. (We acknowledge that applicants who are admitted to the programme may wish to change their topic and/or research methods as their ideas develop);

A personal statement giving a clear indication of their motivation for pursuing a PhD in Public Health.

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Notes

This course is available only in part time study.

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This online Masters degree in Public Health provides you with the knowledge and skills to address diverse public health issues in low, middle and high income settings. The diverse curriculum allows you to opt for a broad range of knowledge or to concentrate on specialised areas. The four streams on offer include a general Public Health stream and three specialist streams:

Environment and Health

Health Promotion

Health Services Management

Applicants to these courses come from diverse backgrounds. Many are health professionals working at a service or policy level, while others wish to obtain public health skills that they can apply to their work in development, community services, government, research or teaching.

Course aims
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By the end of this course, you will gain:

the knowledge and skills to contribute to the health of populations, communities and disadvantaged groups.

the ability to apply the core disciplines of public health (statistics, epidemiology, health
economics and social research) to real world health problems.

a deeper understanding of public health issues and an academic qualification that will enhance your career development in health-related fields.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

An undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor) which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, from an institution acceptable to the University, in one of the following subjects (and a minimum of one year’s relevant work experience): Water and Sanitation, Development Studies, Human Rights, Environmental Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Geography or Demography.

An undergraduate degree not listed above may still be considered provided this has been awarded in a subject deemed appropriate to the course and is at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, from an institution acceptable to the University (and a minimum of one year’s relevant work experience).

Applicants who do not satisfy the above requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of the University on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references.

English Language Requirements
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You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past three years:

(IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7.0 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Written sub-test.

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The Public Health MRes provides an innovative distance learning research degree which has been shown to meet the needs of health service researchers, both in the UK and worldwide. The modular nature enables you to design the taught component around your own training needs.

This programme provides an introduction to research development, mainly for those currently in the health care workforce who wish to become researchers or pursue a research pathway within their profession.
This is done through a combination of coursework and research training.

This programme is ideal for Academic Clinical Fellows (ACF's) who wish to gain a research experience in the field of public health.

Entry Requirements

You should have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree or the overseas equivalent.

Applications with a lower second class honours degree and a minimum of three years professional public health related experience may also be considered.

English language requirements
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For applicants who are not from a `majority English speaking' country, you will be asked to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as part of your application. This should be in the form of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) which must meet or exceed our minimum requirements of:

IELTS: Overall 7.0, with 7.0 in writing and reading
TOEFL: iBT: 100 (25 in each component)
PTE: Overall 66-73
CPE: Grade B

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The world faces a growing list of public health challenges — from the impact of new technologies on public health management, the outbreaks of infectious diseases and the risks of legal drugs to environmental issues, nutritional problems and ageing populations — as well as a shortage of skilled public health workers1.

To address these challenges and more, organisations and communities need well-trained, experienced public health professionals who can plan and implement effective public health solutions.

Our Master of Public Health (MPH) programme, delivered 100% online, seeks to equip you with the critical thinking and decision-making skills you need to advance your career in public health and become an agent of positive change.

Through this interdisciplinary programme, you gain an understanding of global public health issues and explore theories and practices that will help you prepare to address the public health needs of your community and around the world.

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This degree provides a professionally focused understanding of public health issues in America and abroad including the science, psychology, and sociology associated with public health issues. Students will study public law, policy, and administration associated with the effective and efficient administration of public health and will learn of the health system, its management, finances, and structure. Students in this program are typically interested in (or already employed in) some aspect of the health system, concerned of the public health situation in the United States and/or abroad, or are generally interested scholars who seek a public-minded degree.

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

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