MSc (by Dissertation) Public Health at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MSc by Dissertation (MSD) in Public Health offers research opportunities in public health contexts such as schools, hospitals and community settings, with access to Masters-level research methods modules and the Proficio research training scheme. Some students do an MSD before applying for a PhD.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 1 to 2 years full-time (1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, plus up to one year for completion) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students undertake supervised research and a 40,000-word dissertation on a subject relevant to their specialist area of practice, supported by dissertation workshops.

Career pathways

Graduates have taken up clinical and management posts in NHS Trusts, hospitals and care organisations, and in local and county councils.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree, or equivalent, in a related discipline, plus a well-developed research proposal. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 to 2 years full-time (1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, plus up to one year for completion)

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