Course Structure

This programme consists of the following modules. In order to achieve the full accreditation, you are required to complete 180 credits.

• Practising and Promoting Public Health in a Global Context (15 credits)
• Generating and Evaluating Public Health Evidence (20 credits)
• Integrated Research in Public Health: Epidemiology and Qualitative Methods (20 credits)
• Leading and Managing Health Systems (10 credits)
• Monitoring and Evaluation of Systems and Programmes (10 credits)
• Health Inequalities: Integrating Public Health Practice (10 credits)

Core module (one from):

• Applied Epidemiological Research for Public Health; or (15 credits)
• Applied Qualitative Research for Public Health (15 credits)

Optional modules (two from):

• Health Protection (10 credits)
• Preventing and Managing Communicable Diseases (10 credits)
• Managing Crises and Disasters (10 credits)
• Programme and Policy Challenges in Low Income Countries (10 credits) §
• Health, Economics and Governance (10 credits) ‡

• Dissertation (60 credits)

‡ This module must be taken for the International Public Health route.

§ This module must be taken for the Management of Health Systems route.

*Please note, these modules are not finalised and may be subject to change.

Duration: 30 months^

Programme Start: 18 Apr 2022

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^The actual duration may be longer or shorter depending on your speed of study, study options chosen and module availability.

Teaching methods

You will take part in an innovative online learning environment, which includes a range of interesting and thought-provoking exercises. Core information is developed by subject-leading experts in the field and closely aligned with both industry and academic best practice, underpinned by rigorous theoretical and practical topics, examples and cases. Throughout your study journey, you will learn through interactive individual activities, case studies, group tasks and discussion boards; these will be primarily asynchronous, but opportunities for synchronous interaction will be provided.

Assessment method

Assessment is by coursework only – no examinations required. Instead, a diverse range of assessments are used throughout the programme designed to mirror circumstances that students may experience within a professional context. This ensures you will be provided with a range of opportunities to show evidence of your learning.

The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is at the centre of your online study experience. It is the platform where you can find your study timetable, view interactive lecturecasts, exchange knowledge with others in discussion forums, access resources and e-library, and submit your assignments. You can learn on demand, study at any time, on any device, from anywhere with an internet connection. There is a study skills hub to help you improve and maintain your academic skills, from planning your assignments, understanding academic integrity, and referencing, to using the online library and improving your time management.

• A master’s or bachelor’s in medicine, equivalent to a UK degree, coupled with at least one year experience in a public health related field; or  
• A minimum of a 2:1 class degree in a public health related discipline, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, coupled with two years professional experience in a public health related field; or
• A minimum of a 2:1 class degree in a non-public health related discipline, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, coupled with two years of professional experience in a public health related field.

Applicants should also have:

A minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English language and mathematics.

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (overall) and 7.0 (reading and writing).

If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

Fee and Funding

£15,300

This fee^ is fully inclusive of all costs, including all teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits. 

Full payment discount

If you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront, you will receive a 5% discount.

10% discount for Kaplan HK Alumni

If you have completed a course in Kaplan Hong Kong campus, you are eligible to enjoy a 10% discount. (This offer is valid for 2021/22 academic year only)

^All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.

As one of Europe’s leading provider of advanced programmes and part of its global vision to offer world-class higher education online, the University of Liverpool is the premium choice that brings to the forefront a wealth of flexible career-focused postgraduate programmes tailored for working professionals around the globe.
 

Solid and sustainable partnership
Offering online programmes since 2000, the University of Liverpool has forged a robust partnership with Kaplan Open Learning, an experienced provider in online higher education learning with a track record of success, to host postgraduate degree programmes. With this venture, the University and Kaplan are dedicated to offering the highest quality programmes and maintaining quality assurance through which students worldwide will benefit from the flexibility of online delivery.

A member of the Russell Group
Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool is a member of the elite Russell Group of research-led universities in the UK and has been ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide. The broad range of online programmes on offer spans across professional disciplines from Management, Business, Computing, Psychology and Health, all with an international edge.

All-embracing support
Teaching is delivered through a state-of-the-art learning platform, allowing students full access to all resources, interactive study materials and a comprehensive eLibrary 24/7, from anywhere in the world. Students will also benefit from holistic academic support throughout the entire course from student advisers and subject tutors.

The original redbrick
All online degrees are awarded by the University of Liverpool with the same validity and credibility as an equivalent degree awarded to campus-students. Upon completion, online students will be invited to receive their degrees in a graduation ceremony at the University of Liverpool campus in the North West of England, and will join a global network of more than 219,000 alumni.