Master of Public Health with Extended Placement

Why choose Herts?

  • MPH Public Health with Extended Placement enables you to develop your knowledge and skills during your placement. Throughout the course you'll combine the work of public health theory, practice and research.
  • The University of Hertfordshire was ranked 2nd in the East of England for Social Policy (2023 Complete University Guide).
  • You'll be taught by Public Health experts within Life and Medical Science, Nursing and Social Work and The Business School at the University of Hertfordshire.
  • MPH Public Health without Extended Placement, Advanced Research and Online pathway options available for this course.

About the course

The range of optional modules offered and the breadth of cases used across the programme will provide opportunities for specialism in the global and local context.

Why choose this course?

  • MPH Public Health with Extended Placement enables you to develop your knowledge and skills during your placement. Throughout the course you'll combine the work of public health theory, practice and research. 
  • The University of Hertfordshire was ranked 2nd in the East of England for Social Policy (2023 Complete University Guide).
  • You'll be taught by Public Health experts within Life and Medical Science, Nursing and Social Work and The Business School at the University of Hertfordshire. 
  • Level 7
    Module Credits Compulsory/optional
    Project Report 30 Credits Compulsory
    Extended Placement 60 Credits Compulsory
    Work Based Learning in Health and Medical Practice 30 Credits Optional
    Environmental Health and Wellbeing 30 Credits Optional
    Promoting Health 30 Credits Optional
    Leadership for Public Health Practice 30 Credits Optional
    Physical Activity and Nutrition for Public Health 30 Credits Optional
    Addressing Internet Addictive Behaviour - A Public Health Concern 30 Credits Optional
  • Key staff

    Dr Marvelle Brown
    Admissions Tutor
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    Further course information

    Course fact sheets
    Master of Public Health with Extended Placement Download
    Master of Public Health with Extended Placement Download
    Programme specifications
    Master of Public Health with Extended Placement Download
    Additional information

    Sandwich placement or study abroad year

    Mandatory

    Applications open to international and EU students

    Yes

    Student experience

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