The Master of Public Health (MPH) framework is designed to enable students to be adept at accessing, critically analysing and synthesising contemporary public health theory, policies and practices to provide evidence-based knowledge in key public health areas of health protection, health improvement and health care services.
It will enable them to apply their understanding of public health to underpin a range of interventions to improve public health outcomes in practice, within both government and non-government organisations, commissioning services, voluntary sector or community development in disadvantaged areas.
By utilising critical appraisal and reflection, they will be encouraged to challenge their existing knowledge, beliefs and attitudes regarding multi-dimensional determinants of health and wellbeing, public health intelligence, and epidemiological knowledge transfer.
Through the development and critical evaluation of research methodologies, they will be empowered to interpret evidence, as well as defend and justify public health and public health nutrition issues to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Throughout the programme, the critical analysis of models and skills needed for leadership, management and systems based thinking public health, and/or healthcare related contexts will be sharpened, enhancing employability prospects locally and globally.
Through independent learning, they will also conceptualise and apply theoretical perspectives to complex public health practice or policy to produce a dissertation demonstrating originality in the application and integration of new and existing knowledge, which could have the potential to transfer within different public health contexts.
Why Northumbria University
Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. By putting students at the heart of an outstanding experience, and with world leading research and award-winning partnerships, Northumbria is a new kind of excellent university.
Northumbria works with major global employers, including Nike, IBM, Nissan, Procter & Gamble, the BBC, and the NHS, while more than 560 employers and 60 professional bodies sponsor or accredit the University’s programmes. Innovative and entrepreneurial, we are also ranked fourth in the UK for graduate business start-ups.
Northumbria University works with prestigious Institutions of Higher Education throughout the world, including MDIS. Together we offer an exciting portfolio of programmes that will develop international citizens who are equipped to work in a global marketplace. Northumbria University and MDIS have a successful working relationship for a number of years, starting initially with just one programme BSc (Honours) Biotechnology but has grown to now offering a number of undergraduate and post graduate programmes across a range of subject areas.
Learning Outcomes
The main aims of the programme are to enable students to:
- Conceptualise, theorise and undertake research which addresses complex issues and advances understanding within the discipline or practice
- Contribute to the creation of new knowledge and /or applications to practice within their discipline through a critical understanding of the processes through which knowledge is created
- Formulate balanced judgements when considering incomplete or ambiguous data and can communicate these judgements clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
Career Opportunities
Areas for career opportunities based on previous students experiences include:
- Epidemiologist
- Research Associate
- Bio-statistician
- Healthcare Policy Specialist
- Community Health and Development
- Health Promotion / Population Health Manager
Public Health Fundamentals: Concepts, Theories and Frameworks
Leadership and Collaborative Working in Public Health and Healthcare
Managing Health Improvement Through Social Marketing
Public Health Intelligence and Epidemiology: Informing Policy and Strategy
Research: Approaches, Methods and Skills
Dissertation Project
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
Duration & Intakes
| Full-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 12 Months | TBA | TBA |
| Part-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 18 Months | TBA | TBA |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
| Full-time | S$24,840.00 | S$700.00 - S$1,468.00 |
| Part-time |
Application fees: S$162.00
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 21 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:
An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area (related to health or health sciences) with a minimum award of a lower second (2ii) class qualification or equivalent
OR
Mature candidates of min 30 years old with 8 years of working experience in public health/healthcare management role with a commitment to a career in public health
English Language Requirements
Applicants should have an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 6)
OR
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
OR
Pass MDIS English Placement Test
OR
Equivalent
Financial Assistance Scheme
Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.
Study Loans
| Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
| TCC Limited | +65 - 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
| DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
| Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
| Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
| Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
| Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
| UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
| OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
| DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
| POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
| AMEX (Only 24 Months) | - | https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg |
Duration & Intakes
| Full-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 12 Months | TBA | TBA |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
| Full-time | S$28,944.00 | S$600.00-S$2,345.00 |
Application fees: S$486.00
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 21 and above and meet at least one of the following entrance requirements:
An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area (related to health or health sciences) with a minimum award of a lower second (2ii) class qualification or equivalent
OR
Mature candidates of min 30 years old with 8 years of working experience in public health/healthcare management role with a commitment to a career in public health
English Language Requirements
Applicants should have an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 6)
OR
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
OR
Pass MDIS English Placement Test
OR
Equivalent
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.
For any programme enquiries, contact Mr Ruben Dsilva:
Mobile/WhatsApp: 8289 2556 | Email: ruben_dsilva@mdis.edu.sg
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time: 12 Months
Part-time: 18 months
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Part-time Programme
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