Health and Care (Public Health)
Course overview
• Specialist online modules designed specifically for public health professionals developing research proposals that support data-driven practice and population health decision-making • Applied research training aligned with skills used across epidemiology, public health evaluation, policy analysis and health improvement initiatives • Extensive digital resources including readings, activities and guided tasks designed to strengthen your research capabilities and support assessment preparation • A supportive online learning community with tutor interaction, discussion boards and opportunities to connect with fellow public health researchers • A strong foundation for doctoral study, including eligibility for advanced standing on our Doctorate in Health and Social Care Practice (DPrac) • Trimester 1 (September): Quantitative Skills for Health and Care Research (20 credits). Launch of the Independent Research Project for Health and Care (80 credits) running throughout the two-year programme.
Key highlights
- Specialist modules for developing complex Public Health research proposals
- Modules focused on research skills used in Public Health practice
- Wide range of resources and activities to build research skills
- In-class activities and discussion boards foster a peer community
- Prepares nurses and midwives for doctoral-level research and study
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Public health researcher
- Public health practitioner
- Health improvement specialist
- Research nurse
- Public health analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,080 per year | International: £1,080 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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