Online study

Public health is historically defined as the “science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health.” Its mission is to protect communities from infectious diseases and environmental hazards, through the organised efforts of society.

Whatever your healthcare background, our Online Masters of Public Health assists your professional advancement in the field of public and global health. Run by the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, the programme combines world leading expertise across an impressive range of disciplines, with a history of research excellence in public health. Let’s explore why you should consider our exciting online programme:

Help transform the future of public health

For those studying public health, the COVID pandemic is a case study like no other, rapidly unfolding in real time and emphasising the importance of theoretical and practical understandings of public health, its protection and promotion.

The University of Glasgow has been involved in public health education since 1839, and at the forefront of evaluating major public health interventions in recent years. The Institute of Health and Wellbeing has been instrumental in evaluating public health interventions such as Scotland’s smoking ban,and Scotland’s Alcohol strategy including the impact of minimum unit pricing on consumption. More recently it has carried out research that showed that former professional footballers are three and a half times more likely to die from neurodegenerative disease than the general public. his study resulted in a ban for kids heading the ball in training. Original, life-changing research produced by Glasgow also serves to elevates the programme content.

The mission of our expert faculty is to prevent disease, reduce inequalities and improve health and wellbeing in local, national and global communities. This not only involves multidisciplinary projects, but also collaborations with local authorities, government, volunteer organisations, the private sector and the NHS.

Benefit from expertise across an impressive diversity of disciplines

The Online Masters of Public Health programme features interdisciplinary expertise from environmental protection, epidemiology, sociology and health economics. The curriculum is a thorough exploration of Public Health in practice, with six investigative units and a final research project. Modules on topics from statistical methods and health economics, to epidemiology and globalisation, will give you knowledge of the interconnected disciplines that are key to public health.

Fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment is crucial to innovation and productivity. The Institute of Health and Wellbeing was awarded the Athena SWAN Gold Award in 2018, for outstanding commitment to equality and diversity.

By engaging with our diverse research community, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with students from across the world, gaining the skills and perspective needed for careers as public health researchers or practitioners. These careers can be pursued in the public, private, or voluntary sectors, and across a range of public health specialities, including health protection, and health and social care quality. Many public health practitioners play important roles in national and local health campaigns and immunisation programmes, while others work in local government organisations.

Online learning designed to suit your world

Widely recognised by health organisations and businesses across the world, a Master of Public Health opens up careers in teaching, health programme management, epidemiology and academic research. Our online programme also gives you the option of flexible learning so that you can study in a way that fits around your existing work and personal commitments.

You’ll benefit from a dynamic learning experience and have access to a plethora of resources. The University of Glasgow’s extensive online library, innovative online tools and the tailored Virtual Learning Environment are available throughout the programme. The University of Glasgow has also been awarded the Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year 2020. Bringing together expert, research-led teaching and state-of-the-art digital facilities, our programme aims to transform the future of public health research and intervention.

 

You can find out more about what our Online Masters of Public Health could help you achieve by visiting the programme page, and filling in the request information form.

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First published: 27 July 2021