ObjectivesThe MPH (International Health) is a new course for 2008-2009, designed to provide excellence in the teaching of public health. Based on our existing Masters of Public Health, we have developed a specific pathway to meet the needs of students wishing to study public health with an emphasis on international health issues. The course gives students a thorough grounding in generic knowledge and transferable skills, with an emphasis on epidemiology.
Academic titleMPH Public Health (International Health)
Course descriptionPublic Health (International Health) (MPH)
Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Content
The programme has three major components:
Core modules which are related to the essential public health disciplines. You will study generic material in Semester 1 before moving on to studying International Health across Semester 2. The core modules are listed at the bottom of the page.
Optional modules which allow students to develop individual interests.
An extended project of your choice related either to an international health issue or to enable you to develop generic analytical skills that can be applied to international health data. This leads to a dissertation, designed to integrate knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course.
It is expected that students from overseas will bring with them ideas and material suitable for their project, and may discuss these in advance with staff.
Course Structure
You will need to complete a total of 180 credits for the Masters course:
75 credits from core modules
45 credits from optional modules
60-credits from your dissertation
Induction Week
The course starts in late September/early October, when all students are expected to attend the School's taught compulsory "Introductory Week" (Monday-Friday inclusive).
International students are also expected to attend the International Office Welcome Week to help them to settle into Nottingham.
Teaching Days
Core modules are taught on Wednesdays Thursdays in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Full-time students attend on both days, whilst part-time students attend on Wednesdays in Year 1 and on Thursdays in Year 2.
Optional modules are taught on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. Students attend depending on their choice of modules.
Teaching Methods
Teaching and learning methods vary in line with the objectives of the course but include a range of methods from lectures to private study, and from guided and independent group exercises to problem-based and self-directed learning.
Use of the Internet, the virtual learning environment (WebCT) and email is expected, and appropriate training and support given. Students will also learn to use Stata statistical software.
Asessment Methods
Assessments vary, and include written assignments demonstrating different styles of writing, verbal communication skills and analysis of data. Depending on the pathway you choose you may also complete further verbal and poster presentations. Some work is assessed as group work.
Assessments may take place during timetabled sessions, but most are prepared by students in their own time.
The pass mark for the Masters is 50%, and the pass mark for the Diploma is 40%.
Key facts
The course is part of our MSc programme and is linked to the well established MPH and our MSc in Applied Epidemiology
The modular structure is flexible and allows for different pathways through the course
There is a wide range of optional modules, some of which reflect our in-depth strength in the teaching of epidemiology and statistics
Our students come from a variety of backgrounds
International students may only study full-time.