Health Sciences MSc

Introduction 

This course is ideal for any health professional wanting to develop their career and leads to an MSc qualification of the University of London. It is designed as an inter-professional MSc programme offering the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in a variety of academic areas. The course examines the avoidance of illness, the prevention of disease, the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health, and the limitation of disability. A number of different disciplines are involved including biological, social, psychological and population sciences. Students will develop skills in evaluating and critically appraising a wide range of evidence which underpins health care. The course content focuses on the understanding of principles and methods, and can be applied to a wide range of health care environments.

Key facts

  • Part- time day release over two years
  • Teaching on one day per week (Thursdays) from 0930 to 1630
  • Assessed by essays, exam, reports, oral presentation, research project.

The start date for the course in 2010 will be 30 September.

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