Taught course

Public Health and Health Services Research

Institution
Newcastle University · Faculty of Medical Sciences
Qualifications
MScPGDipPGCert

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a medical, health or social sciences discipline. You can also apply if you have successfully completed the fourth year of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course, or equivalent. If you have a different background you will be considered on an individual basis. If you have non-standard qualifications then you will be invited to an interview.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Public Health & Health Services Research courses are part of the Population Health Sciences Insititute.

We lead high-impact research to:

  • understand, promote and maintain health and wellbeing for all
  • identify, tackle and prevent the causes of ill-health and reduce inequalities
  • design novel interventions to optimise health and care.

Our courses are ideal for students seeking to gain or enhance a high level of health research skills. They combine a range of high-standard health services research methods. This is with the principles of public health science and practice.

You'll have the skills to proceed with a PhD. You could also develop your career in public health and health services or related areas.

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Information for international students

English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with at least 7.0 in writing).

Fees and funding

See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24-36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • PGDip
    part time
    21 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    9 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • PGCert
    part time
    9 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Public Health Programme Team, Medical Sciences Graduate School
Email
pghealth@ncl.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 191 208 8755