COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc in Applied Public Health includes a comprehensive set of compulsory and optional modules designed to develop both theoretical understanding and practical expertise in public health. Core modules focus on key areas such as advanced needs assessment for primary care, enabling students to identify and respond to population health needs using evidence-based approaches. The program introduces postgraduate research skills to support critical analysis, academic writing, and applied investigation. Students explore major global public health challenges and examine strategies and interventions aimed at improving public health and wellbeing across different populations. Risk management in health protection develops the ability to anticipate, assess, and manage health risks, while healthy and sustainable settings examines the relationship between policy, practice, and environments that support wellbeing. The applied public health project allows students to integrate learning through independent research on a real-world public health issue. Optional modules provide opportunities to broaden expertise and tailor learning to career interests. Organisational leadership and management focuses on developing leadership capabilities, decision-making skills, and effective management within health and public sector organisations. Social prescribing explores innovative, community-based approaches to improving health by addressing social determinants and promoting holistic wellbeing. Together, these modules demonstrate a strong balance between academic rigor, practical application, and professional development, preparing graduates for effective roles in public health practice.