Public Health and Health Services Research MSc, PGDip, PGCert

Newcastle University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle University

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake September-2023

Public Health and Health Services Research MSc, PGDip, PGCert

About

Overview

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.

Important information

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Your course and study experience - disclaimers and terms and conditions

Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.

View our Academic experience page, which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2022-23.

See our terms and conditions and student complaints information, which gives details of circumstances that may lead to changes to programmes, modules or University services.

What you'll learn

Among the areas covered are:

systematic reviewing and critical appraisal
evaluative methods in health services research
applications of epidemiology to public health
health inequalities and the social determinants of healh
the role of behavioural interventions in public health

You'll develop specialisms through the Public Health and Health Services Research project. It will be explored in collaboration with our expert staff. You can choose from a wide range of projects put forward by our academics, or propose your own. Projects vary and can involve:

primary data collection (quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods)
secondary analysis of a wide range of available data sets
systematic review

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Course content changes

Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

Public Health and Health Services Research MSc modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Fundamentals of Research	20
Health Statistics	20
Public Policy, Health and Health Inequalities	10
Introduction to systematic reviewing and critical appraisal	10
Dissertation (FT)	60

Optional Modules	Credits
Advanced Social Determinants of Health	10
Introduction to Global Health Policy and Medicines Use	10
Global Health Policy and Medicine Use	20
Health Economics	10
Introduction to Health Policy and Health Systems	10
Public Health Intervention	10
Public Health Protection	10
Health Care Quality	10
Evaluative Methods in Health Services Research	10
Introduction to Global Health	10
Global Health	20
Applications of Epidemiology to Public Health	10
Chronic Disease Epidemiology	10

Public Health and Health Services Research PGDip modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Fundamentals of Research	20
Health Statistics	20
Public Policy, Health and Health Inequalities	10
Introduction to systematic reviewing and critical appraisal	10

Optional Modules	Credits
Advanced Social Determinants of Health	10
Introduction to Global Health Policy and Medicines Use	10
Global Health Policy and Medicine Use	20
Health Economics	10
Introduction to Health Policy and Health Systems	10
Public Health Intervention	10
Public Health Protection	10
Health Care Quality	10
Evaluative Methods in Health Services Research	10
Introduction to Global Health	10
Global Health	20
Applications of Epidemiology to Public Health	10
Chronic Disease Epidemiology	10

Public Health and Health Services Research PGCert modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Fundamentals of Research	20

Optional Modules	Credits
Advanced Social Determinants of Health	10
Introduction to Global Health Policy and Medicines Use	10
Global Health Policy and Medicine Use	20
Health Economics	10
Health Statistics	20
Introduction to Health Policy and Health Systems	10
Public Health Intervention	10
Public Health Protection	10
Public Policy, Health and Health Inequalities	10
Health Care Quality	10
Evaluative Methods in Health Services Research	10
Introduction to Global Health	10
Global Health	20
Applications of Epidemiology to Public Health	10
Chronic Disease Epidemiology	10

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typically we recognise an overall minimum average GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% in a Bachelor degree as comparable to a 2.1 and an overall minimum average GPA of 2.8/4.0 or 70% as comparable to a 2.2.

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you're applying for. Please check specific entry requirements for postgraduate degrees or find out how to apply.

English Program Requirements

If your first language isn't English you will generally need an IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent, to study at Newcastle University.

Our English language requirements section also lists the alternative English language qualifications we accept.

If you don't meet our English language requirements, extra support is available. You could also complete a pre-sessional course to help improve your English before you start your degree. We provide these at our INTO Newcastle, if you will be studying in Newcastle.

You will also receive language support throughout the course of your studies.

Career

Your future

Further Study

You'll gain the skills to be able to proceed with a PhD. You may choose to start or develop your career in public health and health services or related areas

Careers

Graduates can go on to work in:

government
the voluntary sector
healthcare and service delivery
consultancies
the private sector where there is involvement with providing healthcare and public services

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Visit our Careers Service website

How to Apply

How to apply

It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date. Late applications may be considered for next available intake.

Find an agent in your country

Our agents have the expertise to assist you in streamlining your application to the University of Newcastle, and applying for a visa from the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. You should ensure that your agent is contracted to the University of Newcastle to avoid delays with your application.

Apply online

International applicants are able to apply through our International Application System. Once you have started your online application form you will be provided a reference number. Should you have any questions you can contact International Admissions with your reference number.

Information for agents

Apply by email

If you are unable to apply online, the University of Newcastle will also accept submission of a paper-based application form. Please contact the International Admissions team at [email protected] for further information.

What you will need

As part of your application you will need to provide scanned coloured original or certified copies of original documents.

Examples of documents that you may need to provide are:

Academic transcript
Completion certificate
Evidence of English proficiency
Passport biometric page
For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Scanned coloured original or certified documents

Make sure you attach the necessary documentation to your application. The University will only accept scanned coloured originals or certified copies of original documents. You can have your copies of original documents certified by one of the following:

A registered notary public
A registered Justice of the Peace
Any Australian Education Centre
Any education agent, which you have authorised as your representative
An authorised officer of an Australian diplomatic mission

Certified documents must include an unmovable stamp, a signature, and the date of certification.

If your qualifications were obtained under a former name, please attach certified evidence of your change of name documents. Certified translations must accompany documents that are not in English.

Please send your International Application form and scanned coloured original or certified documents to [email protected]

If you are unable to send the application via email you can work with your Education Agent or send to the International Admissions address noted in the paper-based section.

English language requirements

You must comply with the level of English proficiency for the program you are applying for.

Then what happens?

When we receive and process your application, we will send you an email with your student number. Please include this number in all communication with the University of Newcastle.

We will send you a second email with a username and password that will allow you to login to our system and see the status of your application.

If your application is successful, we will send you a letter of offer. The letter of offer will include your program of study, program fees, start date and any conditions you must meet before accepting your offer.

If your application is unsuccessful, we will send you a letter to inform you of that decision.

Accept your offer

Accept your offer and pay the required deposit fees. You will find the acceptance of offer form at the end of your offer letter. If you have received a conditional offer, you should meet the conditions described before accepting your offer.

When the University receives your offer acceptance, we will send you a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) as evidence of your deposit payment. Your CoE will allow you to access streamlined student visa processing, which is faster than the usual visa process.

Privacy

The University of Newcastle is bound by the Privacy and Personal Information Act, 1998 and the Health Records Act 2002 and has a privacy management plan.

Please be advised that the University will not release a student's personal details, including academic information, to any agent, whether they are acting alone or on behalf of a family member, without the prior written consent of the student concerned.