Public Health MSc
London Metropolitan University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Public Health MSc at London Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Management, Leadership.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29138 | £27297 | £31519 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24848 - £35191 | £20174 - £35659 | £22788 - £43702 |
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Course Description
Why study this course?
The Public Health MSc is accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health and focuses on wider determinants of health and wellbeing. The programme is ideal for anyone interested in working to improve population health and health promotion, whether within the NHS, community organisations, government or related agencies. Based on the view that public health strategies reach far beyond the healthcare system, it provides a comprehensive coverage of the twenty-first century complexities of both national and international public health.
More about this course
The course will develop your critical understanding of the impact of social determinants of health on populations and the range of political, social, economic, environmental and health interventions that might improve population health.
You’ll evaluate key principles and concepts that underpin public health developments and interprets evidence crucial for decision-making and problem-solving in public health policy and practice. You’ll also understand the ethical dimensions of public health and develop critical reflective abilities and moral responsibility for population health.
A master's degree in public health will provide you with the multi-disciplinary learning and teaching environment that will help you become effective public health professionals and leaders capable of examining situations from multiple perspectives, participating in pro-social action and improving awareness of your own and other cultures to a high level of global consciousness.
As a London Met student you'll gain complimentary student membership to the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH). As well as the outstanding networking opportunities available at RSPH member events, you'll also be awarded a certificate of membership and receive online access to the Perspectives in Public Health journal as well as RSPH monthly newsletters with topical public health updates.
What our students say
“What I loved about this course was the teaching staff and their enthusiasm. They engaged me and my peers in a very positive way.”
"What I enjoyed most about this course is how it developed my mind to research more problems of the world, for example, Ebola in West Africa. I appreciate what I've learnt through London Met and I recommend it."
Olaoluwa Isaac Taiwo, graduate
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Public Health MSc at London Metropolitan University
| 25% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
You will be required to have an upper second (2:1) honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or related areas. Those with relevant professional or technical qualifications or extensive professional experience are also considered. Additionally, undertaking social epidemiology and the triple-module dissertation by those who have completed the University’s postgraduate diploma in community nursing or the postgraduate diploma in specialist community public health nursing provides a top-up route to this MSc.
Costs
Tuition Fees Public Health MSc
| England UK | £10500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | |
| Scotland | £10500 | |
| Wales | £10500 | |
| EU | £18150 | |
| International | £18150 | |
| Channel Islands | £18150 | |
| Ireland | £18150 |
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
About London Metropolitan University
Founded in 1848, London Metropolitan University is located in the urban setting of North London. LMU is just a 40-minute walk to Camden Town or a 20-minute tube ride from central London. Some of the benefits that students can expect when choosing LMU include a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, reputable career guidance services, and orientation services for recently-arrived international students. This institution has a selective admissions standard, so it’s recommended to prepare for your interview well in advance.
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Student composition of London Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at London Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9920
- postgraduates:
- 1440
- Total:
- 11360
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Environmental and Public Health”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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