Public Health and Wellbeing, MSc

About Public Health and Wellbeing, MSc - at University of West London

Course summary

OverviewThis course provides a fascinating and well-balanced programme of study.
You will take a variety of interesting and engaging modules. 
It is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in public health and wellbeing with a focus on individuals and communities.
The course is suitable for:

• graduates of all disciplines
• those planning to work in public health, health promotion and wellbeing 
• individuals who have a public health and health promotion remit within their current role. 

Students from a wide variety of backgrounds are very welcome:

• general nurses
• mental health nurses
• midwifes
• people involved in the health and fitness industry
• people working with local authorities
• sexual health workers
• voluntary workers
• youth workers
• and many more.

Why choose this course?This innovate course provides you with a supportive and enjoyable learning environment in which to pursue your passion for improving public health and wellbeing. Through this course you will have the opportunity to:

• learn about the issues that affect health and gain essential knowledge and skills necessary to plan, deliver and evaluate innovative health promotion interventions
• strengthen your management and leadership skills, which are essential for working in a public health role.

Tutor InformationThis course is run by the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare to provide you with both the high-quality teaching and the personal attention you need to make the most of your University education.
You will learn from highly skilled staff, many of whom conduct cutting-edge research in their specialist areas, ensuring that your period of study is both challenging and rewarding.
Staff have hands-on experience of working in senior positions in public health in the UK and globally.
The Course Leader is Dr Jane Thomas jane.thomas@uwl.ac.uk
Career and study progressionPublic health and wellbeing is a field that has relevance for a range ofemployers including:

• health care services (including NHS)
• local authorities
• government agencies (including Public Health England)
• the voluntary sector (including health charities).

It can also lead to opportunities in other fields such as: 

• urban planning and development
• marketing and media work
• business management
• environmental and public health consulting
• health education training in the UK and internationally.

Fees

Fees for home and EU students

Main fee£3,600

Fees for overseas students

Main fee£5,750Find out if you are a home or overseas student.

Funding

A range of loans, bursaries and scholarships are available to help you fund your studies.

Students on some Masters courses may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan of up to £10,000 as a contribution towards their course and living costs. Find out how to apply for a Postgraduate Loan on GOV.UK

Other loans available to postgraduate students include Professional and Career Development Loans, which also allow you to borrow up to £10,000.  Find out more about Loans on GOV.UK

Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as disabled students. Find out more about funding opportunities

Within the university, we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries including:

• The William Brake Bursary: a £1,000 award for candidates on undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses
• The Mollie Clay Scholarship: a £2,500 scholarship awarded to an outstanding student
• Exclusive alumni discounts: a £2,000 discount on taught postgraduate courses or a 10% discount on research courses, exclusive to students who graduated from the University of West London.

Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.

Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.

Entry requirements

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