MPH Global Health
Academic Year 2021/22
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Programme Title |
MPH Global Health |
Final Award |
Masters of Public Health in Global Health |
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Programme Code |
MED-MPHGH |
UCAS Code |
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HECoS Code |
101317 |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
Full Time - 1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
180 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
N/A |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
Programme Specific Regulations Awards, Credits and Programme of Learning Outcomes |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
To introduce the global health perspective to students, which emphasises::
- the special needs of populations dwelling in areas with low health resources, in particular those living in Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs);
- collective responsibility for health, its protection and disease prevention;
- the key role of the State, often with the support of multi-national and non-governmental organisations, and linked to a concern for the underlying socio-economic and wider determinants of health, as well as disease;
- a multidisciplinary approach to health issues that incorporates quantitative as well as qualitative methods; and
- partnerships with all stakeholders who contribute to the health of the population
To introduce the 'science of public health' practice which requires a robust, systematic, and evidence-based approach to define and understand population health issues and problems, and to identify optimal solutions for health gain within available resources. This is combined with an understanding that optimal health solutions for rich economies may often not be suitable for LMICs and in other low-resource areas, such as rural and urban-migrant areas.
To introduce the 'art of public health practice’ which requires interpersonal and organisational skills to work in partnership with others, influence decisions, support implementation of policy, programmes or interventions, and effect sustainable and scalable models for change.
To provide learners with a public health knowledge and skills base as a foundation for further training and career opportunities in public health practice or academic research, with a focus on the health care problems and solutions particular to low-resource areas.
To facilitate learners ability to take part in the integration and application of public health-related knowledge and skills particular to low-resource settings, in order to :
- identify, characterise, define, describe and communicate public health issues or problems;
- collect, generate, synthesise, appraise, analyse, interpret and communicate quantitative or qualitative information that relates to health status, health determinants, health outcomes, health risks or health needs of defined populations;
- critically assess and interpret available health evidence, and formulate options for effective, efficient and equitable action;
- support and influence health policy, health system, and individual health decisions; and
- implement, manage and evaluate agreed public health solutions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critical thinking by providing evidence of an objective and systematic analysis of an issue using an evidence-based approach in order to form a judgement about the situation and possible solutions |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Systematic Approach to Problem Solving as indicated by the ability to solve public health problems scientifically by: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Analytical Skills, or the ability to solve complex problems effectively through gathering, visualizing and analyzing detailed information contributing to the analysis of an issue from multiple points of view; necessary for effective problem solving; includes: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Self-Directed Learning (demonstrate instances of taking initiative, with or without the assistance of others, to diagnose one’s learning needs, formulate learning goals, identify resources to meet the goals, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and interactive seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Effective Written and Oral Communication Skills through |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and interactive seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
High-level Information Technology Skills that include: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and interactive seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Time Management Skills: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and interactive seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Team Work |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and interactive seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Source, and appraise public health scientific literature, which will draw on the key methodologies involved in the science of public health including: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Apply a range of medical statistical methods |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Describe the determinants of health and disease and critically appraise the literature relating to these determinants |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Identify methods of improving the health of the public through evidence-based policy, strategy development and implementation that use collaborative working and public health leadership skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Recognise key threats to public health from communicable diseases, environmental hazards, major incidents and outline the key elements of responding to such threats. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Discuss Health and Social Care Systems in and outside the UK and explain and how they can be strengthened. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Identify health needs of population groups; describe the key processes involved in planning, commissioning and delivering high-quality healthcare and population screening services; interpret and apply health economics concepts to decision- making. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply a general public health approach and perspective to relevant issues; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Interpret and use demographic data, |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Interpret descriptive and analytic epidemiological study findings; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Describe the uses of qualitative research in public health; define a research paradigm including the 5 key components; name and compare the 3 major paradigms used in qualitative research; be able to critically appraise a published descriptive qualitative study; describe the major mixed methods research designs |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Apply the concepts of health economics and economic evaluation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Demonstrate critical assessment and appropriate interpretation of published health evidence. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Apply critical, analytical and creative thinking to a range of public health issues |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Demonstrate numerical and data handling skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Demonstrate familiarity with use of Statistical Software Packages |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Dissertation |
Explain observed variations in health and disease, categorising factors that influence or determine individual and population health. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Summarise the concepts of inequalities and inequities in health, outlining possible explanations for the observed association between socio-economic disadvantage and poor health outcomes. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Discuss the concept of healthy choices and summarise current evidence for the health effects of lifestyle choices such as nutrition, physical activity, alcohol and tobacco smoke on health. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Outline sociological perspective, explanations, processes and constructs for observed patterns and experiences of health and disease; describe observed and potential effects of the physical environment on individual and population health. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Outline the epidemiology of the major preventable diseases and discuss evidence based approaches to prevention |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Discuss the implications of current genetics knowledge and research for disease risk reduction and treatment. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Discuss the advocacy role of public health practitioners as agents of policy change; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Apply a systems approach to health and social care service provision to discuss approaches to prioritising, funding, strategic planning, and commissioning of services |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Identify useful skills in the design and evaluation of interventions aimed at improving the health / wellbeing of a target group |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Characterise, define, describe and communicate a public health issue or problem; collect, generate, synthesise, appraise, analyse, interpret and communicate quantitative or qualitative information that relates to health status, health determinants, health outcomes, health risks, or health needs of defined populations; critically assess and interpret available health evidence, and formulate options for effective, efficient and equitable action |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Identify key health challenges in low- and middle-income countries |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Consider the epidemiology and service planning issues related to non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, eye health, and cardiovascular disease in low- and middle-income countries. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Through the Maternal and Child Health in Low Resource Areas module students will be able to: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Critical appraisal of paper |
Through the Global Health Development module students will: |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Critical appraisal of paper |
Through the Global Non-Communicable Diseases module, students will be able to: Identify global drivers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) (including nutrition, physical activity, salt intake, and smoking) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Critical appraisal of paper |
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Systematic Approach to Assessment or Evaluation (demonstrated through conducting or evaluating assessments of public health programs or sectors through: identifying the evaluation framework used and how it is tailored to fit the specific situation, describing how stakeholders are engaged, describing the program, focusing the evaluation design, gathering credible evidence about the program, justifying conclusions and engaging in knowledge exchange activities to disseminate methods and findings) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive Lectures and Seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Medical Statistics for Postgraduate Students |
SCM7044 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
11 weeks |
N |
YES |
20% |
0% |
80% |
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Determinants and Improvement of Health |
SCM8102 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
5 weeks |
N |
YES |
80% |
20% |
0% |
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Public Health Sciences |
SCM8103 |
7 |
25 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
20% |
80% |
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Health and Social Care Systems |
SCM8105 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
4 weeks |
N |
YES |
30% |
20% |
50% |
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Non-communicable diseases from a Global Perspective |
SCM8107 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
4 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Maternal and Child Health in Low Resources Areas |
SCM8136 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
4 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Global Health Development |
SCM8137 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
4 weeks |
N |
YES |
70% |
30% |
0% |
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Dissertation |
SCM8154 |
7 |
60 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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NotesDue to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, the structure of this programme of study has altered for academic year 2020-21 and your module choice may run in a different sequence. You should refer to the programme handbook / your School for specific module details or any queries. All modules are compulsory. |