About the MSc programme
This programme is based in the Department of Social Policy and offers the following benefits:
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to study the interrelations between population, development and health
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the chance to develop methodological skills used in population studies
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the chance to examine health and population interactions and policy implications in considerable depth
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teaching by specialists who are at the forefront of their disciplines
Students normally need at least an upper second class honours degree or its equivalent. No particular academic background is required.
Programme details
The programme involves completing courses to the value of three full units and a 10,000 word dissertation on a relevant topic.
Compulsory courses
(* half unit)
Students will be expected to choose courses to the value of two units from a range of options.
You can find the most up-to-date list of optional courses for MSc Health, Population and Society in the Programme Regulations section of the current School Calendar.
You must note however that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, some circumstances may cause the School to subsequently change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to circumstances outside of its control. You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee places on its courses. You should visit the School's Calendar, or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the Updated graduate course and programme information page.
Graduate destinations
Students graduating from this programme can expect to work in national and international institutions dealing with health and population issues, such as WHO, UNFPA, UNDP, IOM, as well as central and local national governments. A large number of our students have been employed in the health sector of their respective countries. Considerable interest has been shown in our students from the non-governmental sector as well as the private one. Additionally, many of our students go on to do a PhD in population health or a related discipline.