Work based public health

Honours / Masters level

A 30 credit certificate of professional development (CPD) at either Honours level (equivalent to third year at university), or Masters level.

Public Health - can you make a difference?

Are you interested in developing your public health knowledge and skills and applying them in real life?  Then why not join this innovative work based learning programme at Liverpool John Moores University. 

There is a taught element, but the programme is largely work based and learning revolves around your own and your organisations needs, through the development of real projects that impact on the broader determinants of health.  Tailored to fit your professional background, your learning will be built around projects like investigating epidemiological data, auditing and improving services, reviewing policy initiatives, a health impact assessment, or lobbying and advocacy work.

Career Prospects

The White Paper ‘Choosing Health: making healthy choices easier’ puts public health at the heart of the government agenda to improve the health of everyone across the nation.  During the course, you will work with other professionals in a learning environment that encourages mutual understanding, skill sharing and partnership.  Since this programme is incorporated into the post qualification framework, completion will give you 30 credits that can help you on the pathway to a full Honours or Masters degree. 

How will I study?

The programme runs for eight months and starts in February.  During the initial two months you will attend one day a week for interactive lectures, seminars and workshops.  After that, you will meet regularly with an academic supervisor and a learning mentor as you plan, deliver and review a work based project.  The contact time is supplemented with guided reading and extensive electronic resources.

Why study at the Centre for Public Health?

The Centre for Public Health at Liverpool John Moores University is one of the biggest public health departments in the country and is recognised for its research into violence as a public health issue, substance misuse - including alcohol and tobacco, sexual health, and health in the night-time environment.

What our students say?

“I think that the pastoral support offered by the public health staff is brilliant.  Mature students have different needs”. 

“I am having a wonderful study year, the lecturers are just wonderful.”

“It is the best university in North West England.  I would recommend it to anyone who wants to do a science degree or postgrad in Public Health” 
(2007 student survey)

How can I apply?

We are generally looking for applicants who work in a health related profession or have responsibility for public services in a local authority, housing association or non-government organisation.  To enter at Honours level you will normally have a Diploma in Higher Education or equivalent.  To enter at Masters level, you will normally have a first degree.  If you do not meet these criteria the programme leader will ask for evidence of your suitability for study to be submitted for assessment e.g. a portfolio of written and other work; papers presented at conferences, publications; reports and research proposals. 

Moreover we are looking for applicants with a passion or commitment towards improving population health.

The programme starts in February each year.

Apply directly to the Centre for Public Health (Home and EU students only).

Application form and course information leaflet (click top right).

For further enquiries:

Faculty Admissions Team
Faculty of Health & Applied Social Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University
79 Tithebarn Street
Liverpool L2 2ER

Tel: 0151-231 5829
Email: health@ljmu.ac.uk