MA in Public Health Course at Nottingham Trent University
The course is modular and includes the following modules:
Concepts of Health and Healing
Public Health, Sustainability and Community
Critical Public Health
Multidisciplinary Public Health Policy and Practice
Principles of Research Design
International Politics of Health
Dissertation.
Assessment
The course employs a varied assessment regime, which includes essays, reports, portfolio and presentations. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to design, implement and present a significant piece of research relevant topic of your choice.
Resources and facilities
Our staff and teaching facilities are located on the University’s city site in the heart of Nottingham, ensuring they are readily accessible to all. Students are supported by a full range of learning resources, from a £13 million library and education resource centre – where 24-hour IT access is available – to our comprehensive Student Support Services and International Development Office.
Study routes
This course can be studied either one year full-time or two years part-time. It is delivered through lectures, workshops, group work and one to one supervision. Students receive support throughout their studies from committed and enthusiastic teaching staff, who are also involved in research activity.
Opportunities
The course cultivates intellectual and research skills, experience and knowledge suitable for effective practice in a wide range of multidisciplinary public health sectors. You will be equipped to progress into policy, research and practice roles in the public, private or voluntary arenas in the UK or internationally. For those already employed it provides transferable skills such as independent critical thought, analysis and evaluation, partnership working skills and self directed learning.