MSc Global Public Health at Canterbury Christ Church University

Build the expertise to make a global impact on health and wellbeing with the MSc in Global Public Health at Canterbury Christ Church University. This course will equip you with an advanced understanding of the factors that shape public health in a global context, preparing you for diverse careers across healthcare, policy, research, and international development. Designed for professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, this MSc supports both those already working in public health and those looking to transition into the field.

Faculty: School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health  |  Department: Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Explore sociological, psychological and economic theories and practice. Develop strong research and analytical skills to investigate public health issues. Core modules include Principles of Public Health in a Global Context, Epidemiology in a global world, Research Methods, Health Promotion in a Global Age, Major Project, PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

The course will develop a more strategic understanding and is a useful qualification for those who are interested in managerial or senior roles that are concerned with health and wellbeing in health care, social care, education, business or the voluntary sector. Although the course will not lead to a professional registration, it would support you to develop relevant competencies required by a healthy public health workforce, as set out in the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework (PHSKF, 2016), that would be required to gain professional registration with the UK Public Health Registration (UKPHR) and the Faculty of Public Health (FPH).

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