Master of Science [M.S] [Public Health and Health Services Research] From Newcastle University

About this course

• The MSc in Public Health & Health Services Research is for those who are seeking to gain or enhance a high level of health research skills.
• This MSc combines a range and high standard of health services research methods with the principles of public health science and practice.
• After successfully completing this course, you will have the skills to be able to proceed with a PhD or start or develop your career in public health and health services or related areas.

• MSc in Public Health & Health Services Research grows out of the Institute’s determination to undertake research and teaching to:
  • understand, promote and maintain health and wellbeing for all
  • identify, tackle and prevent the causes of ill-health and reduce inequalities
  • design novel interventions to optimise health and care

• You'll usually study an MSc full-time over 12 months.
• A Master of Science is awarded for the successful completion of 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation or research project.
• You'll receive a mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions. They encourage active learning through discussion, problem-solving and group work.

• Some of the topics covered include:
  • How do the “intersecting oppressions” of gender, race and class contribute to health inequalities?
  • How can we collect quantifiable data on health behaviours, experiences and attitudes from representative samples of populations of interest?
  • How do global challenges affect health policies and health systems at an international level?

• Graduates can go on to work in:
  • government
  • the voluntary sector
  • healthcare and service delivery
  • consultancies
  • the private sector where there is involvement with providing healthcare and public services