MRes Public Health

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MRes

Course length 12 months
Start dates 20th May 2024
23rd September 2024
20th January 2025 
Mode of delivery  On campus
School School of Health and Society

Course description

Our MRes Public Health is an innovative research degree which has been designed to meet the needs of researchers in all public health settings, including healthcare settings, local authorities, and non-governmental organisations both in the UK and abroad.

The course, which is primarily aimed at those already working in the public health sector and wanting to pursue their research interests, will develop your understanding of research processes, guiding you through the intricacies of formulating research questions, designing rigorous studies, collecting and analysing data, and ultimately contributing original and impactful research to the evolving landscape of public health. 

Modules

This module covers the essentials of health protection and health improvement, which are considered two of the main domains of public health along with health surveillance and management, and leadership.

Health protection aims to prevent and manage communicable disease outbreaks by enhancing resilience in coping with emergencies and disasters, which also includes environmental diseases and those arising from climate change.

Health improvement initiatives aim to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals or communities through enabling and encouraging healthy choices as well as addressing underlying determinants of health. In this module you will be encouraged to explore the inter-relationship between the protection of public health and the improvement of public health through health promotion strategies.

The module will critically review techniques and strategies that are implemented nationally and internationally to both protect and improve health, and enable you to reflect on your own experiences and examine your own interests in this field of study. 

 Collecting, processing, and analysing data are fundamental research skills. Both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies require researchers to distil complex data into meaningful conclusions and it is important to achieve this through employing rigorous processes and techniques. This module will set learners on the path to scientific success by supporting the development of competencies such as the formulation of research ideas, the design of research studies that enable the collection and analysis of valid data whilst operating within the parameters of ethical principles.

Students will develop their analytical literacy, how to perform systematic and objective literature searches and reviews, to design robust methodologies and apply appropriate data analyses to test research questions. You will apply evaluate research papers and datasets, and develop an understanding of historical and current research using advanced statistical analyses. You will also learn about qualitative methodologies and apply their learning to analyse and interpret transcribed text in both practical and summative settings.

In this module you will design, conduct and evaluate an original research study within the field of Public Health. You will carry out a research investigation on a topic area within the field of your choosing, and you will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of relevant theoretical frameworks, research methodologies and applications for your chosen discipline. This module is the independent study element of your Masters Degree. The module is designed to be studied after or in conjunction with a research skills module where your research proposal is planned and assessed. 

Award
MRes
Start date(s)
23 September 2024
UCAS Code
Course specifications
Course length
Full-time (12 months)
Campus location
University: City Campus
School
School of Health and Society
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Course Modules

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

Location Mode Fee Year
International Full-time £15450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £15950 per year 2024-25

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have or be about to complete:

    A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject (e.g., Public Health, Health and Social Care, or other related subject), from an accredited college, institution, or university, equivalent to or higher than a UK Bachelor honours degree qualification. Classification of this award should be at 2:2 (or above).
OR

Work Experience Pathways:

    Any degree subject area with a classification 2:1 and 12 – 24 months of supervisory work experience in a related public health setting, demonstrating knowledge of the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.
    3 – 5 five years of relevant public health work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.

All work experience-based applicants will be required to provide a reference detailing your role(s) and responsibilities from your line manager this would be requested after you have successfully applied.

Recruitment restrictions

Due to the ongoing agreement between the University of Wolverhampton and Chestnut Education, we are unable to accept independent applications from Sri Lankan students. Any student from Sri Lanka who wishes to apply, must be referred to Chestnut to process their application.

English language

If English isn’t the applicant’s first language, they will need to provide evidence of English language ability.

  • English Language requirements are normally IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each area (unless otherwise stated) or equivalent accepted qualification https://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/international-academy/english-at-the-international-academy/language-entry-requirements/
  • Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

    You can get 20% discount on a taught postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

    The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate on-site programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

    There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

    The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.


    Self-funded:

    If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.


    Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

    Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

    We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


    Financial Hardship:

    Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


    Charitable Funding:

    You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

    You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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