Global Banking School, Malta

Master of Public Health

The MPH requires all students to study six 10 ECTS modules and one 30 ECTS module as follows:

Core Modules (compulsory)

• Contemporary Issues and Ethics in Public Health
• Health Research and Research Methods
• Introduction to Epidemiology
• Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics in Health
• Public Health Dissertation/Project

Master of Public Health with Epidemiology

• Public Health for an Aging Population
• Qualitative Research Methods in Health
• Leadership and Management in Health
• Health Promotion and Health Improvement

Master of Public Health with Health Promotion

• Public Health for an Aging Population
• Qualitative Research Methods in Health
• Leadership and Management in Health
• Advanced Epidemiology

Master of Public Health with Leadership and Management

• Public Health for an Aging Population
• Qualitative Research Methods in Health
• Health Promotion and Health Improvement
• Advanced Epidemiology

Master of Public Health (general)

• Public Health for an Aging Population
• Qualitative Research Methods in Health
• Health Promotion and Health Improvement
• Advanced Epidemiology
• Leadership and Management in Health

MFHEA Approved and Accredited

The Master of Public Health with four pathways are assessed and accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) and aligned with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF).

At the end of the module/unit, the learner will have acquired responsibility and autonomy to:

• Critically analyse and evaluate contemporary public health issues and implications for policy and practice.
• Appreciate and interpret public health research and evidence to inform decision-making.
• Recognise and critically appreciate global health issues and their local implications.
• Recognise the impact of social determinants of public health and related inequities.
• Appreciate the role of information technology in public health and related ethical, legal, and practical considerations.

Knowledge

At the end of the module/unit, the learner will have been exposed to the following:

• Contemporary public health issues, including infectious and non-communicable diseases, environmental health, and health inequities.
• Identification of social determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors.
• Critical evaluation of public health policies, their implementation, and strategies for public health management.
• Ethical principles in public health and critical appreciation of ethical issues in public health practice, health research, and policy.
• Major global health challenges and the role of international organisations, as well as cross-cultural considerations.
• Strategies for health promotion and disease prevention, and how to design and evaluate health interventions.

Skills

At the end of the module/unit, the learner will have acquired the following skills:

• A critical understanding of public health research and applying findings to practice.
• Skills in analysing and evaluating public health policies and their implementation.
• A critical appreciation of ethical frameworks and their application to public health issues and decision-making.
• Demonstrate abilities and skills in applying critical thinking to practical solutions to complex public health issues.
• Abilities and skills in applying critical thinking to practical solutions to complex public health issues

Module-specific learner skills

(Over and above those mentioned in Section B)

At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to

• Demonstrate high-level and effective verbal, non-verbal, presentational, and written communication skills.
• Show critical thinking skills through evaluation of arguments, concepts and theories, information, and published evidence in public health.
• Access, critically evaluate, and apply evidence and information from a variety of sources, including published sources, to understand contemporary topics and ethics in public health.

Module-specific digital skills and competences

(Over and above those mentioned in Section B)

At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to

• Demonstrate high-level information literacy and information technology skills, including the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI).
• Work collaboratively and in teams with peers on group discussions and group tasks related to contemporary topics and ethics in public health.
• Demonstrate and practice self-reflection and self-directed learning, and good time management skills.
• Apply digital skills to make effective use of the internet and how to find and access resources and information related to contemporary topics and ethics in public health.

What doors will this open

The GBS Malta MPH course opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities across various sectors of public health. Graduates can pursue roles in:

• Public health agencies: Work in national or international health organisations, focusing on disease prevention, health promotion, and policy development.
• Healthcare management: Take on leadership roles in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems, managing public health programmes and resources.
• Epidemiology: Work as an epidemiologist, studying patterns of diseases and health issues to guide public health interventions.
• Health policy and advocacy: Shape health policies and advocate for health equality in government agencies or NGOs.
• Health promotion: Design and implement health education programmes, aiming to improve public awareness of health issues.
• Non-profit organisations: Work with NGOs focused on health, addressing global health challenges, and promoting social justice.
• Academic and research roles: Pursue research positions or doctoral studies, contributing to the development of public health knowledge.
• Environmental health: Address health issues related to environmental factors, working with governmental bodies or private organisations.

The MPH also prepares graduates for roles in government, international health organisations, and private consulting firms.