This unique specialist course provides you with an opportunity to put theory into practice through undertaking work experience within a public health arena. The course was designed in response to the demands presented by international and UK government policy and practice, public health and health promotion. It is aimed at both UK and international students and provides a truly global public health perspective.

• The course offers you the opportunity to develop and enhance your current knowledge of public health, strategic thinking and leadership skills, whilst examining the changing political landscape of public health environments both in the UK and internationally.
• You will study alongside a diverse range of students from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds from the UK and overseas, bringing a richness to the course which will enhance your learning.
• A range of innovative assessment approaches will be used which have been designed to prepare you to work in leadership roles within the public health field, using evidence-based practice.
• You will be taught by a team of passionate academics who have a wealth of skills, expertise and professional credibility related to contemporary public health both in the UK and overseas. The course benefits from regular speakers from local and central UK government agencies such as Public Health England and the Department of Health.
• Additional support will be provided for the enhancement of academic and curriculum skills such as academic writing skills, presentation skills and personal journal development.

Not only do future Public Health professionals graduate from this course, but it also provides a clear platform for those wishing to commence doctoral studies. It will be of particular interest to those individuals and professionals who aspire to become leaders in and influence the public health agenda in the UK and overseas.

Placements

Upon successful completion of the theory modules you will have an opportunity undertake work experience within a public health arena. The advanced practice work placement module enables you to develop discipline specific knowledge and skills through learning opportunities within a public health setting.

It will provide you with an opportunity to apply your insights of public health theory, as well as allowing you to apply your public health knowledge and skills in a real-work setting under the guidance of a work-based supervisor and with the support of a university based supervisor.

A wide range of placement organisations are available. You are required to identify and organise your own placement after negotiation with the module tutor. Placement organisations must be able to offer experience to meet the learning outcomes and provide a named workplace supervisor. You will be expected to undertake a minimum of 542 hours of work based learning.