Master of Public Health

Program Overview

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The University of Aberdeen's online Master of Public Health program provides a comprehensive foundation in public health knowledge and research skills. Designed for part-time study, it offers flexibility for working professionals and covers key topics for professional accreditation. Students can choose from optional elective courses to tailor the program to their career goals, including short courses that contribute towards the full MPH degree.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• An online Master of Public Health (MPH) program offered by the University of Aberdeen.
• Aims to provide a broad foundation in public health knowledge and essential research skills.
• Enables graduates to pursue careers in public health, academia, independent research, or to progress to a PhD.
• Program covers key topics for professional accreditation in public health, tailored to individual career goals through optional elective courses.
• Designed for part-time study with online access and flexibility to fit around full-time work.
• Open to students from diverse disciplines, including but not limited to medicine, nursing, political science, engineering, healthcare management, social work, and nutrition.

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Outline:

• Structure: Online, part-time, flexible
• Study Options:
• Full online MPH (180 credits)
• Individual short courses (15 credits each) that contribute towards the full MPH
• Combinations of full MPH program and short courses
• Credits Required: 180 credits
• Duration: Minimum 24 months for full MPH; individual course durations vary
• Credits Breakdown:
• Compulsory Courses (45 credits):
Public Health in Action, Applied Statistics, Epidemiology
• Optional Courses (75 credits):
5 courses chosen from an extensive list (see detailed descriptions below)
• Final 60 Credits:
Choose from: research project (60 credits), 30-credit work-based placement and 30-credit case study, 4 additional 15-credit optional courses

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Optional Short Courses and Descriptions:

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> Challenges in Global Nutrition: Focuses on nutrition challenges faced around the globe.

(15 credits, January start)

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> Designing Real-World Trials: Develops skills to design and implement randomized controlled trials.

(15 credits, September start)

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> Evidence-Based Health: Covers skills to extract, assess, and apply health research evidence.

(15 credits, September start)

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> Fundamentals of Research Design: Offers foundational skills in health-related research.

(15 credits, September start)

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> Health Economics: Enhances skills for health professionals and researchers on economic aspects within healthcare.

(15 credits, January start)

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> Health informatics: Explores managing Big Data in healthcare and its application to improve health and well-being.

(15 credits, January start)

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> Key Concepts in Global Health: Introduces essential concepts within the field.

(15 credits, September start)

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> Nutrition and Health Through the Life Stages: Studies the relationship between diet, human development, health, and diseases through various life stages.

(15 credits, January start)

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> Qualitative Health Research: Provides an exploratory research approach in health.

(15 credits, September start)

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> Understanding and Applying Regression Models: Equips students with advanced regression model use within a Master's-level course.

(15 credits, January start)

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> Women's Health in a Global Setting: Tackles various global women's health issues.

• Online learning materials accessible 24/7 via MyAberdeen portal.