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Snapshot

Degrees available:
Degree Length of study
Full time Part time
MPH 12-24 months 24-48 months
PGDiploma 9 months 18 months
This course has one start date - September
Academic School: School of Medicine
How to apply: Apply online via UKPASS
Status: This course is open for applications for September 2012.
Fees:
Academic Year Home/EU Overseas
2012-13 £4,000 £12,750

Aims of the Programme

To prepare students for leadership in scientific, research and management roles in Public Health.

Programme Content

The programme consists of the following modules:

Students studying for an MPH then undertake research and write a dissertation.

Methods of Assessment

The student's performance is monitored by continuous assessment throughout the programme. Written and oral examinations are held in December, March and May. Examinations are graded passes (A to D) or fail.

Students must obtain grade D or above in all written and oral examinations in order to be awarded the Diploma.

To be eligible to progress from the Diploma onto the Masters, students must pass the examination of each subject and achieve a minimum overall pass at B or above (60%).

Entry Requirements

Entry is normally restricted to graduates in medicine, dentistry, nursing and health-related sciences. Applications will be considered from others who, although not graduates, are exceptionally well qualified in terms of seniority and experience.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5, with minimum of 6.0 in the Writing component and a preferred 6.0 in the other three components (no component below 5.5) (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

The School of Medicine is not currently offering any school scholarships.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Programme Director

Admissions Contact

Katie Horne, course administrator
Clinical and Population Sciences and Education
University of Dundee
Mackenzie Building
Kirsty Semple Way
Dundee
DD2 4BF
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 420100 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 420100 (from outside the UK)

Fax: 01382 420101 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 420101 (from outside the UK)

Email: c.m.horne@dundee.ac.uk
Postgraduate Admissions
Admissions and Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK)

Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK)

Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk