Public Health (Online) (MPH)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

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22 monthsProgram duration

10,300 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Public HealthMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

To meet the increasing demand for highly trained public health specialists, we are offering this online version of our Master of Public Health programme. It is designed to prepare you to investigate, evaluate and address public health challenges, whatever your professional background. The programme will equip you with the core knowledge and specialised skills necessary to make a real difference in public health.

The online MPH is a fully asynchronous, 22-month part-time programme and students can self-pace within the structure of a given 4- or 8-week module.

Both the campus-based version and the online version have similar learning outcomes on successful completion of the programme. These include:

Critically analyse theories and issues related to public health;
Construct arguments around the social, political, and economic factors determining the health of populations;
Demonstrate competence in the key underpinning disciplines and theories of public health including epidemiology, communicable diseases including healthcare-associated infections, biostatistics, global health, screening, social and behavioural sciences, and social policy;
Analyse and synthesise evidence and apply it to public health;
Demonstrate enhanced knowledge in specific Public Health areas, e.g. health promotion, health protection, global health, epidemiology, and biostatistics in public health;
Demonstrate logical reasoning in written work and discussion;
Employ a range of appropriate research and analysis methods with confidence and expertise;
Critically reflect on their own and others' learning and practice.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The online MPH is a fully asynchronous, 22-month part-time programme and students can self-pace within the structure of a given 4- or 8-week module.

Both the campus-based version and the online version have similar learning outcomes on successful completion of the programme. These include:

Critically analyse theories and issues related to public health;
Construct arguments around the social, political, and economic factors determining the health of populations;
Demonstrate competence in the key underpinning disciplines and theories of public health including epidemiology, communicable diseases including healthcare-associated infections, biostatistics, global health, screening, social and behavioural sciences, and social policy;
Analyse and synthesise evidence and apply it to public health;
Demonstrate enhanced knowledge in specific Public Health areas, e.g. health promotion, health protection, global health, epidemiology, and biostatistics in public health;
Demonstrate logical reasoning in written work and discussion;
Employ a range of appropriate research and analysis methods with confidence and expertise;
Critically reflect on their own and others' learning and practice.

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

90+

PTE Academic

63+

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

All applicants will be required to write a 500-word statement demonstrating suitability to undertake a Master of Public Health.

All candidates are required to meet one of the following:

Possess a minimum Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in a relevant subject area Or
Possess a minimum Second Class Honours Grade I in a postgraduate diploma (NFQ, Level 9) in a relevant subject area

Relevant subject areas are biological sciences, medical and health sciences, public health, and social sciences.

Note: In some circumstances, applicants without a primary degree or applicants without a relevant primary degree may be recommended for entry to the programme under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the course committee. Such applicants may be called for an interview, and their admission will be subject to the School of Public Health's Executive Committee's approval.

Technical Requirements

This programme will be delivered wholly online. As such, there are specific technical requirements that you need to meet:

You will need access to a laptop or desktop (either Mac OS or Windows) running a relatively recent operating system (Windows 8, 8.1, 10 or Mac OSX 10.8, 10.9, 10.10). UCC supports access to the Canvas Virtual Learning Environment through IOS and Android apps, which are available from the respective App stores.
You will need access to a reliable broadband connection with at least 2MB download speeds. You can test your broadband or 4G speeds by visiting http://www.speedtest.net.
You must have a modern web browser installed. The most reliable options for use with UCC online learning are Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Download and installation instructions will be provided. Safari is not suitable.
You will require an Office suite of software (Microsoft Office 2003 or later or equivalent) and a PDF reader (preferably Adobe Acrobat Reader XI or later). Please note that registered UCC students have access to discounted software from Microsoft and Adobe.

Program Duration

22 Months

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

8,130 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

10,300 EUR

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Public Health (Online) (MPH)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

22 monthsProgram duration

10,300 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Public HealthMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee

Scholarships

Domestic Students

International Students

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