MSc Public Health and Health Promotion

at Bangor University

Program structure

Year 1

Semester 1

• NHS-4003: Health Economics (20)

• NHS-4207: Principles & Prac. Pub. Health (20)

Semester 2

• NHS-4005: Epidemiology (20)

• NHS-4250: Research Methods (20)

Year 2

Semester 1

• NHS-4004: Social & Behavioural Science (20)

• NHS-4233: Dissertation (60)

Semester 2

• NHS-4233: Dissertation

Optional Modules

20 credits from:

• 20 Credits from:

• NHS-4221: Public Health Nutrition (20) (Semester 2)

• NHS-4238: Legal and Ethical Concepts (20) (Semester 1 + 2)

• NHS-4356: Advancing Knowledge (20) (Semester 1 + 2)

• NHS-4380: Leadership in Context (20) (Semester 1 + 2)

• NHS-4382: Best Practice and Behaviour (20) (Semester 2)

• NHS-4445: Global Health (20) (Semester 2)

For entry on to this course a 2(ii) or higher undergraduate degree in a related subject; alternatively, possession of a suitable qualification and work experience will be considered.

For International students, we ask for an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element less than 5.5), or equivalent. 

Tuition Fee Per Year

£ 16,750

Career opportunity

There are numerous career options for those who have a grounding in public health and health promotion. Former students have gained employment in fields such as community development, health economics, health education, health promotion, higher education, economic development, environmental health, health promotion/health improvement, leadership and planning, nutrition, public health, research, training, and youth engagement. These roles are in a variety of settings including non-governmental organisations, public and government services, and the voluntary sectors. Although the roles and settings are varied, all have a focus on the protection and improvement of the health of whole populations.