Public Health

Public health covers three key domains. The first is health improvement, which includes monitoring specific diseases, risk factors and inequalities. The second is improving services, which includes audit, evaluation, service planning and efficiency. The third domain is health protection, which includes responses to infectious diseases and environmental hazards.

Public health professionals often work alongside colleagues in other disciplines. Consistent with this, Sunderland has created an environment that encourages interdisciplinary learning. We also help you develop the advanced skills in communication, reflective practice and group working that underpin professional success.

During the course you will analyse the government's agenda and its practical implications for community health. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to study an area of health care in depth, through a project.

The research aspects of the course are supported by Sunderlands on-going research programme. Our Health Sciences and Well-being Research Beacon aims to conduct world-leading research that leads to better physical and mental health and well-being for all.

Modules on this course include: * Sociological Perspectives in Health (20 Credits)
* Epidemiology (20 Credits)
* Global Issues in Health (20 Credits)
* Applied Public Health (20 Credits)
* Brief Interventions (20 Credits)
* Applied Research Methods and Project Management (20 Credits)
* Masters Project (60 Credits)

We usually require applicants to hold an honours degree in a health-related discipline.If you have already covered one or more of the topics covered by the course, and would like to apply for accreditation of prior learning (APL), please contact the course leader. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C) IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Scholarships on offer include cash bursaries, reduced tuition fees, free accommodation and free public transport.