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Postgraduate Programme Specification

MPH Global Health

Academic Year 2022/23

A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance processes. All degrees are awarded by Queen's University Belfast.

Programme Title MPH Global Health Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)
Masters of Public Health in Global Health
Programme Code MED-MPHGH UCAS Code HECoS Code 101317 - Environmental and public healt - 100

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Health Check Required

No

Portfolio Required

--

Interview Required

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Mode of Study Full Time
Type of Programme Postgraduate Length of Programme Full Time - 1 Academic Year
Total Credits for Programme 180
Exit Awards available No

Institute Information

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences

Quality Code
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code

Higher Education Credit Framework for England
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/higher-education-credit-framework-for-england

Level 7

Subject Benchmark Statements
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/qualifications-frameworks.pdf

N/A

Accreditations (PSRB)

No accreditations (PSRB) found.

Regulation Information

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

No

Programme Specific Regulations

Awards, Credits and Programme of Learning Outcomes
The following regulations should be read in conjunction with the University’s General Regulations.
1) Students must pass all taught modules and the dissertation to be awarded the degree of Master of Public Health in Global Health.
2) In the case of failed modules, students will normally be permitted one resit attempt in each module. Students who fail any module twice will normally be required to withdraw.
3) Any student who fails 60 credits or more of taught modules will not be able to proceed to the dissertation module until the taught modules are successfully completed. Students can then choose whether to graduate with the Postgraduate Diploma or re-enrol to take the Dissertation in the next academic year.
4) Students will not be permitted to submit the Dissertation until all taught modules are passed.
5) Students who pass all the taught modules but who fail to submit a dissertation, or fail the dissertation following resubmission, shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Global Health
6) Students who have failed to pass all taught modules but who have accumulated a minimum of 60 CATS points will be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Certificate

Students with protected characteristics

N/A

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

Yes
No (Except for those students whose primary programme is medicine or dentistry) Fitness to Practise programmes are those which permit students to enter a profession which is itself subject to Fitness to Practise rules

Educational Aims Of Programme

To introduce the breadth of the global public health approach and perspective:
- population based, with a focus on improving health and achieving health equity for all people worldwide, and the overarching aim to “leave no-one behind”
- a vision of global health as promoting equitable access to health resources in all communities, those dwelling in areas of both high and low resources,
in both Low and Middle Income countries (LMICs) and high income settings;- collective responsibility for health, its protection and disease prevention;
- the key role of the state, often with the support of multi-national and non-governmental organisations, linked to a concern for the underlying
socio-economic and wider determinants of health, as well as disease;
- a multidisciplinary basis, which incorporates quantitative, as well as qualitative methods; and- partnerships with all of those who contribute to the health
of the population.

To introduce the 'science of public health' practice which requires a robust, systematic, and evidence-based approach to define and understand population health issues and problems, and to identify optimal solutions for health gain within available resources.

To introduce the 'art of public health' practice which requires interpersonal and organisational skills to work in partnership with others, influence decisions, support implementation of policy, programmes or interventions, and effect real change.

To provide learners with a public health knowledge and skills base, as a foundation for further training and career opportunities in global public health practice or academic research, with a focus on health equity problems and solutions in low-resource areas.

To facilitate learners in the integration and application of public health related knowledge and skills with a focus on low resource settings, to:
- identify, characterise, define, describe and communicate public health issues or problems;
- collect, generate, synthesise, appraise, analyse, interpret and communicate quantitative or qualitative information that relates to health status,
health determinants, health outcomes, health risks or health needs of defined populations;
- critically assess and interpret available health evidence, and formulate options for effective, efficient and equitable action;
- support and influence health policy, health system, and individual health decisions; and
- implement, manage and evaluate agreed public health solutions.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Think critically to provide evidence of objective and systematic analyses of issues using an evidence based approach in order to form judgements about situations and possible solutions

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Group discussion
Problem based learning
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Demonstrate analytical skills, the ability to solve complex problems effectively by gathering, visualizing, and analysing detailed information from multiple sources.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Group discussion
Problem based learning
Self-directed learning
Demonstrated computer-based practicals in statistical methods

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Take a systematic approach to problem solving

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Group discussion
Problem based learning
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Take a systematic approach to assessment or evaluation of public health programmes

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Group discussion
Problem based learning
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Self directed learning

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures and interactive seminars
Group discussions
Problem based learning
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Written and verbal communication skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures and interactive seminars
Group discussions
Problem based learning
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Information technology skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures and interactive seminars
Group discussions
Problem based learning
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Time Management Skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures and interactive seminars
Group discussions
problem based learning
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Team Work

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures and interactive seminars
Group discussions
Problem based learning
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Research skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Group discussion
Problem based learning
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written assignments
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Source, and appraise public health scientific literature which will draw on the key methodologies involved in the science of public health
a) epidemiological concepts and methods
b) demography

c) qualitative health research

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignments
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Select appropriate statistical methods for summarising data, for testing statistical hypotheses, for describing relationships and for assessing confounding.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignments
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Describe the determinants of health and disease and critically appraise the literature relating to these determinants

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignments
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Identify methods of improving the health of the public through evidence based policy and strategy development and implementation using collaborative working and public health leadership skills.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignments
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Recognise key threats to public health from communicable diseases, environmental hazards, major incidents and outline the key elements of responding to such threats.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignments
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Discuss Health and Social Care Systems in and outside the UK and explain and how they can be strengthened.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignments
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Identify health needs of population groups and describe the key processes involved in planning, commissioning and delivering high quality healthcare and population screening services.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignments
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Demonstrate knowledge and skills in relation to quality improvement, team working and health impact assessment.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Group discussion
Problem based learning
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignments
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Apply a general public health approach and perspective to relevant issues, including appropriate research methods

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Apply appropriate statistical approaches and perspectives to medical and public health research; to the surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being; in planning, analysing, and assessing the evidence of effectiveness of medical, health and healthcare interventions.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Use public health methods to considering the determinants of health at population level; and in the planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based interventions to address lifestyle and behavioural choices

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Use appropriate risk assessment and risk management processes for public health incidents;
Apply epidemiological and statistical knowledge to real world situations including processes for infection prevention and control, and for the control of environmental hazards

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Apply the concepts of health economics and economic evaluation

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Identify key health challenges in low- and middle-income countries
Critically appraise global health policy on a range of issues.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Describe the principles for providing Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRHR) services specifically in resource constrained settings
Discuss the design and implementation of effective primary and
secondary MCH/SRHR services
Appraise evidence for interventions used to improve maternal and
child health

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Interactive lectures and seminars
Problem-based learning
Group discussion
Self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations
Written assignment
Oral presentations
Dissertation

Module Information

Stages and Modules

Module Title Module Code Level/ stage Credits

Availability

Duration Pre-requisite

Assessment

S1 S2 Core Option Coursework % Practical % Examination %
Systems thinking and complex systems in public health SCM8177 7 10 -- YES 6 weeks N -- YES 70% 30% 0%
Global Health Work Based Research Placement Project SCM8155 7 60 -- YES 15 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
MPH-GH Dissertation SCM8178 7 60 -- YES 15 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Health and Social Care Systems SCM8166 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N YES -- 70% 30% 0%
Determinants of Health and Health Improvement SCM8168 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N YES -- 70% 30% 0%
Global Health Development SCM8170 7 10 -- YES 6 weeks N YES -- 70% 30% 0%
Advanced Health Economics, Management and Policy SCM8175 7 10 -- YES 6 weeks N -- YES 80% 20% 0%
Intensive qualitative methods SCM8174 7 10 -- YES 6 weeks N -- YES 80% 20% 0%
Advanced Quantitative Methods SCM8173 7 10 -- YES 6 weeks N -- YES 20% 0% 80%
Maternal and Child Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights SCM8172 7 10 -- YES 6 weeks N YES -- 70% 30% 0%
Noncommunicable Diseases SCM8176 7 10 -- YES 6 weeks N -- YES 70% 30% 0%
Statistics in Public Health and Medical Research SCM8167 7 10 YES -- 12 weeks N YES -- 20% 0% 80%
Public Health Concepts and Methods SCM8165 7 10 YES -- 12 weeks N YES -- 0% 0% 100%
Health Protection SCM8169 7 20 -- YES 6 weeks N YES -- 70% 30% 0%

Notes

After core modules and Dissertation, students will need to select an 4 optional modules to ensure they meet 180 CAT Points