Puremeluan Major
Senior Lecturer in Public Health
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Comparative Health Systems
Key Facts
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Level
PostgraduatePG
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Starting
February, June
FEB, JUN
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Part Time: £967 (per 20 credits)
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Waterside
Updated 20/05/2026
Overview
The purpose of this module is for students to critically explore a range of global healthcare systems and the factors impacting on healthcare need and provision across populations. Examination of the similarities and differences in healthcare systems is seen as important for the understanding of common healthcare problems and appreciation of the opportunities and strategies available to address global health issues.
Highlights
- Can use credits to build towards MSc Public Health.
- Opportunity to explore the health status of various populations
- Identification and exploration of Global Health issues
- Models and Characteristics of Healthcare systems
- Health Policy
- Comparing healthcare systems
Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally hold a recognised First- or Second-class Honours degree in a subject area that demonstrates applicability to public health practice including:
- Dentistry, pharmacy, biology, medicine, public health, nursing, environmental health, biomedical health/science, podiatry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, microbiology, biochemistry.
- Homeopathic Medicine (including degrees in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery).
- Zoology and most medical/health background undergraduate degrees. This includes degrees such as BSc Profusion Technology and BSc Radiology.
Applications listing degrees not shown above may be referred to the course tutor to assess suitability. We will need to see evidence of:
- Degree transcripts with exact modules studied.
- Evidence of experience in public health (if applicable).
- References for suitability.
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What You'll Learn
One of the greatest challenges facing governments today is that of providing a quality but cost-effective system of healthcare for the population. Provision of healthcare has become the main economic activity for many nations and access to healthcare is among the core societal values. In this module a range of healthcare systems will be compared and contrasted and the factors influencing the health status of populations explored. Examination of the similarities and differences in healthcare systems is seen as important for the understanding of common healthcare problems and appreciation of the opportunities and strategies available to address global health issues.
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Fees and Funding
2026/27 Tuition Fees
- Part Time: £967 per 20 credit module
Please contact Karen Edwards for further information about fees for this module.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2026/27 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
When assessing an applicant’s eligibility to pay home fees, we use the guidance provided by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) which sets out the regulations that have been decided by the UK Government Department of Education.
Additional Information
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- Module costs: £945 per 20 credit module
Staff
Ruvimbo Machaka
Lecturer in Public Health
Careers and Employability
Public Health is a growing field of study, therefore there is an abundance of job opportunities to suit a variety of interests and skills. A Master’s degree in Public Health will help your career advancement within a variety of organisations and professions such as health and social care, local authority, and voluntary organisations. Our Public Health students develop excellent communication and analytical skills and have entered a diverse range of jobs, such as working as Vaccine Logistic Experts for UNICEF, Medical Consultants with the WHO, Governmental Public Health Researchers and Infection Control Practitioners. Public Health is a broad field with a range of career opportunities in the following sectors: public policy, epidemiology, global health, public health education, lifestyle programmes, immunisation and screening programmes. Other career opportunities include public health analyst and public health programme manager. Graduates can also enter further study and progress on to a postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD) study in public health and to pursue a career in academia and research.
