| Course Name |
Public Health |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
X065 X183 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
MPH |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next Intake: 2017/2018 September.
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year Full Time, 2 years part-time. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
This programme is intended for registered medical and dental practitioners and for those with professional backgrounds in health or health care provision, who hold an appropriate primary degree. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5 in each element), or equivalent. |
| Comment |
Expand+Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
Internati...
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Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
The degree of Master of Public Health may be granted to registered medical and dental practitioners and to those with professional backgrounds in health or health care provision, who hold an appropriate primary degree or equivalent qualification. Candidates may be required to undertake an interview prior to acceptance for the course.
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| Course Content |
Expand+MPH Public Health
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The MPH programme in UCD is a long-standing, internationally recognised Graduate Entry Professional Programme, developed to offer multidisciplinary training and development in Public Healt...
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Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The MPH programme in UCD is a long-standing, internationally recognised Graduate Entry Professional Programme, developed to offer multidisciplinary training and development in Public Health. Knowledge of the factors influencing health status.
- An understanding of the organisation and financing of Health Services and their impact on population health.
- The epidemiological skills of study design and analysis.
- Ability to work as an active team member in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating health policy.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Stage 1 - Core
Introduction to Environmental Science and Health
OSH40150
Fundamentals of Epidemiology
PHPS40010
Public Health Practice
PHPS40040
Biostatistics I
PHPS40190
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
PHPS40200
Health Promotion
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Introduction to Environmental Science and Health
OSH40150
Fundamentals of Epidemiology
PHPS40010
Public Health Practice
PHPS40040
Biostatistics I
PHPS40190
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
PHPS40200
Health Promotion
PHPS40300
Chronic Disease Epidemiology
PHPS40370
Applied Research Methods & Data Management
PHPS40550
MPH Dissertation
PHPS40570
Sociology&Social Epidemiology
PHPS40850
Principles of Management, Health Economics & Health Policy
PHPS40860
Stage 1 - Option
Food Diet and Health
FDSC10010
Nutritional Epidemiology
PHPS40050
One Health
PHPS40230
International Health I
PHPS40430
Risk Perception, Communication and Behavior Changes
PHPS40450
Biostatistics II
PHPS40460
Research Methods in Genetic Epidemiology
PHPS40520
International Health II
PHPS40650
Graduate Teaching Assistant
PHPS50010
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
As UCD has a globally acclaimed reputation in the area of Public Health learning, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a wide range of careers in the Public Health sector.
Many former stu...
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As UCD has a globally acclaimed reputation in the area of Public Health learning, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a wide range of careers in the Public Health sector.
Many former students hold significant posts in Public Health in various parts of the world. MPH Graduates include, for example, Consultants in Public Health Medicine, University Professors and Ministry of Health Medical Officers.
Related Programmes
MPH (Nutrition) FT
MSc Food Safety & Risk Analysis FT
MPH (Penang Medical College) FT
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| Further Enquiries |
Contact Name: Christine Ridge
Contact Number: +353 1 716 3429 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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