Water Sanitation and Health Engineering MSc Eng

at University of Leeds

A series of compulsory modules will develop your knowledge and skills in a range of areas. You’ll gain an understanding of the wider issues surrounding public health around the world and how they impact on policy and practice, as well as current debates around the complex topics of health, equity and development understand how health policy is shaped and planned.
 

At the same time, you’ll be introduced to the principles and practice of public health engineering to bridge the gap between theory, policy and practice, and explore key technologies in water supply, sanitation, wastewater and solid waste management. You’ll also consider engineering responses to complex emergencies, especially regarding the provision of water supply, sanitary services and shelter.
 

You’ll build your knowledge of technical issues in water resources and solid waste management, as well as natural wastewater treatment, and undertake an independent research project. Working with your supervisor, you’ll complete this research or design-based project during the summer months at the end of the programme to demonstrate the knowledge and skills you’ve gained.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• MSc Dissertation   
• The Management of WASH Projects    
• Engineering for Public Health    
• Wastewater and Fecal Sludge Management    
• Water Resource Management    
• Water Supply   
• Solid Waste Management    
• Engineering in Emergencies - MSc    
• Key Issues in International Health    

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in an engineering, public health or international development-related subject.
 

We may also consider applicants with equivalent academic or professional qualifications in a non-cognate engineering or natural science subject and applications from professionally qualified and experienced candidates. We would expect applicants to provide a statement detailing their interest and knowledge within the water, sanitation and hygiene field as part of their application.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

 

Fees

• UK: £11,500 (total)
• International: £25,750 (total)

As a result, you’ll be ideally placed to take up a senior position in public health ministries and public health departments in countries of the global south, or to work with international development agencies and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
 

Examples of recent graduate destinations:

• CAFOD

• IMC Worldwide

• WaterAid Liberia/Sierra Leone

• Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention