(Award available for year: Master of Public Health)
By the end of this master's course, candidates should be able to:
1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and application of techniques relevant to International Public Health.
2. Use epidemiological, statistical, and qualitative research skills to analyse health needs, trends, and priority health problems.
3. Analyse principles, models and functions of management and leadership including planning, resource management, monitoring and supervision, and decision-making in the context of health and health care systems.
4. Appraise different strategies for control of priority health problems and the development of relevant health policies and services.
5. Develop coherent programs and develop action plans for their implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, including the management of resources.
6. Analyse the impact of social, economic, and ethical factors—such as gender, poverty, governance, and professional ethics—on health care delivery, while promoting cultural diversity and global, regional, and intersectoral collaboration to improve population health
7. Evaluate current issues and research in the field of International Public Health.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in problem-solving, task management, and teamwork while engaging in self-reflective learning.
Additional specific Learning Outcomes for Stream A: Public Health Intervention and Services
A. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of techniques applicable to areas of specific interest within the broader field of public health.
B. Assess the application of the conceptual, technical and methodological elements to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate health programmes towards guaranteeing either equality or equity and the basic right to health.
Additional specific Learning Outcomes for Stream B: Health Policy and Systems
A. Demonstrate knowledge and advanced understanding of the field of health policy, planning and management in developing health systems with particular reference to public and not-for-profit private health sectors.
B. Critically analyse types of policies and management systems in the health sector with particular reference to the changing roles of government.
Skills Learning Outcomes
Academic and Technical Skills:
1) Develop essential postgraduate skills including literature searching, critical reading, teamwork, assignment planning, data presentation, overcoming challenges and IT skills;
2) Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally to diverse audiences.
Sustainability Skills:
3) Assess personal and peer performance to guide their further achievement.
4) Apply self-direction and effective decision-making in complex real-world public health situations;
5) Strengthen independent learning and maintain professional development in the area of international public health.
Enterprise Skills:
6) Critically engage in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms;
7) Ability to undertake a higher research degree and/or employment in International and public health professional practice.
Throughout the MPH program, students will engage in a variety of formative and summative assessments designed to develop key skills in communication, academic practices, collaboration, and teamwork. Each module includes formative feedback to guide learning and help students prepare for summative assessments, with both teacher and peer feedback incorporated to enhance assignment quality. Formative assessments align with the module's learning objectives and skill outcomes.
Summative assessments are carefully crafted to evaluate students' understanding of complex international public health topics. These assessments include written assignments, group and individual presentations, posters, and reports. All summative assessments are aligned with the Leeds Skills Matrix and address at least one specific domain.
Academic skills:
In all summative assessments, students are expected to adhere to the University of Leeds’ academic standards for referencing and the proper use of materials. Both formative and summative assessments encourage critical thinking on complex topics, with an emphasis on using appropriate language to communicate ideas. in some modules, students are required to submit a reflective statement during summative assessments to showcase their learning and development.
Work-ready skills:
Students participate in assessments designed to enhance their communication, time management, project planning, teamwork, and technical skills. Through various assignments including dissertation, students are encouraged to take leadership, applying critical thinking and creative problem-solving to address international and public health challenges.
Sustainability Skills:
Students are tasked with applying systems thinking across multiple modules to understand the complex interactions within social systems. They are also encouraged to consider the future of global health, particularly in relation to escalating issues like climate change and internal and external displacement of population.
Enterprise skills:
Students are required to critically analyse health issues and identify strategies to address or mitigate these key issues. As part of their dissertation, students are expected to develop and address research questions that contribute to the understanding of an international or public health issue. By receiving formative feedback, students gain confidence when presenting information and develop adaptable, flexible working methods.
Digital Skills:
Assessments incorporate various digital tools, requiring students to prepare and deliver presentations, evaluate online information, and communicate through multiple digital platforms.
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