MSc International Public Health

Sokrates Programme - Full time over one year or part time over two years

Public Health - can you make a difference?

Are you interested in developing your public health knowledge and skills and applying them in the international health arena?  Then why not join the innovative Public Health Programme at Liverpool John Moores University.  This Master’s level taught programme offers you an opportunity to study public health in a multidisciplinary and participatory learning environment.  This approach enables you to view public health from a number of different perspectives and enhances your understanding of the peoples and processes involved in promoting international public health.

What makes the international health route unique?

The course is designed for individual from overseas who have responsibility for public health programmes, health promotion or community development in their home country; or for individuals living or working in this country who would like to develop public health knowledge and skills with a more international flavour.

With an emphasis on international public health, the course offers insights into the social determinants of health and how to tackle health inequalities and promote health.

We want you to make a difference.  We want to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in partnerships, become key change agents when working with individuals and organisations, and become advocates for public health investment.

Why study at LJMU?

Based in the vibrant city of Liverpool in the North West of England, provision is developed and delivered in partnership with a wide and diverse range of local, regional, national and international service providers, with whom LJMU has, establish strong and viable collaborative partnership working. LJMU, one of the UK’s most progressive universities, is aiming to become the UK's number one university of employability. All of our courses are designed to help you realise success, and by choosing to study here, you will be giving yourself the best possible start in your chosen career.

What our students say?

“I was very happy with the course and my expectation was met. It has been very informative and an eye-opener.

“The areas covered by the course programme are very relevant in discussing the key international public health priorities”.

“My skill set has been greatly enhanced meaning that I am now in a position to transfer my public health skills towards an international career.”

“I particularly enjoyed the art of working in a team with students from different backgrounds and culture”.

How can I apply?

The programme starts in September each year.

Postgraduate Online Application form: www.ljmu.ac.uk/pgapplication/apply.htm

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