Public Health - MSc

The focus of the MSc in Public Health programme is to move from the traditional public health teachings into a competency-based and applied public health way of learning. The programme is exceptional in the strength of its modules in global health and sustainable development, the social determinants of health and health systems, public health research and data analysis, and design, monitoring, and evaluation of public health interventions. From this MSc, any graduate irrespective of their professional background will be able to investigate, design, evaluate, and address public health challenges. The MSc in Public health also provides a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary study and work. Students will also reflect critically on their own and others' learning styles and practice.

The programme is made up of five core modules that consist of on campus lectures, skills building and group-collaboration, a practicum, and a research project. Students can register on a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time programme runs for one academic year, with the part-time running for 2 academic years. The first five core modules are taken at the same time for both full-time and part-time students.

Learning Outcomes:

1.1. Knowledge - Breadth and Kind:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the complexity of public health and health systems in different contexts.
• Investigate problems that hinder health nationally and globally, and identify the challenges facing the achievement of the sustainable Developmental Goals

Knowhow and Skill - Range and Selectivity:

• Utilize various approaches, tools, and metrics to design, deliver, monitor, and evaluate public health interventions.

Competence - Context and Role:

• Develop quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis skills to critically appraise and design different methodological approaches to address public health issues.

1.2. Competence - Learning to Learn:

• Develop analytical and professional skills in planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating health services, policies, programmes, projects and initiatives.
• Apply design thinking approach to identify, test, and implement creative public health solutions to improve global health issues.
• Critically evaluate contemporary issues in healthcare leadership, and examine trends and developments in strategic management related to public health organizations.

1.3. Competence - Insight:

• Engage in meaningful reflection to identify, interpret, improve and evaluate personal, cultural, and professional competencies to guide their career.