Master of Public Health Palliative and End-of-Life Care

The Master of Public Health (Palliative and End-of-Life Care) at Northumbria University, Newcastle is designed to address the public health aspects of dying, grief, caregiving and loss, with emphasis on policy, community care and civic engagement. This course is for individuals who wish to contribute to public health practice in end-of-life circumstances. The students will gain expert skills in using health data, translating epidemiological findings into policies and strategies. 

Throughout this course, the learning will be in areas including public health theories, policies, and practices, with a focus on health promotion, improvement, care services, and civic actions. The students will learn how to apply evidence-based approaches to design public health interventions that will address health challenges across organisations. The teaching methods include a combination of lectures,  seminars, and independent study. Students will be assessed through written work, group presentations, essays and a dissertation project on a subject of interest.

Northumbria University is a public research university located in Newcastle, North East England.  The university has its origins in the Rutherford College, founded in 1877. It then became Newcastle Polytechnic in 1969 before gaining university status in 1992. The university has approximately 38,300 students.

The campus provides a wide range of facilities to support students' learning. These facilities include classrooms, a library, clinics, labs, studios, sports centres, and several learning spaces. Dedicated students’ support services are also provided to students throughout their studies.

Northumbria University has four faculties: Arts, Design and Social Sciences, Business and Law, Engineering and Environment, and Health and Life Sciences. Programmes are offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across these faculties. 

Interested applicants are to submit a personal statement describing their interest in the Master of Public Health (Palliative and End-of-Life Care) and any work experience at a senior level in public health/healthcare, and evidence of a clear commitment to a career in public health, including an academic or employer reference.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to hold a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a subject related to health or health sciences.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English need an overall IELTS score of 6.5.

• Other equivalents, such as TOEFL or PTE, are accepted.

The tuition fee for this course is £19,350 per year for international students. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Northumbria University, Newcastle, offers scholarships and bursaries to full-time eligible international students to help fund their studies. The European Union (EU) scholarship gives international students who want to study a postgraduate degree a scholarship of up to £3,000, awarded on a case-by-case basis. International students can also qualify for the London Cost of Living Bursary worth £1,334 to cover living costs for one month in London.

Graduates of this course may pursue job roles such as:

• Palliative Care Specialist
• Public Health Practitioner
• Hospice Manager or Service Lead
• Policy Adviser in Health and Social Care
• Academic or Researcher in Palliative Care

Interested applicants can apply for the course directly on the university's official website. For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.