The University of Manchester is pleased to invite
applications for up to 6 scholarships for postgraduate study of Public Health, through an online
distance learning course.
The course starts in September 2014. The opening
date for applications is Monday 9 December 2013, and the closing date is Monday
20 January 2014 (9:00am UK time).
The University of Manchester is the UK’s largest
and most popular university and has a worldwide reputation for research,
teaching and innovation. The Masters of Public Health (MPH) is only available
through distance learning, so students can continue to work as doctors, nurses,
health researchers, health promotion specialists, and health service managers
in their home country. Students may be working for their respective Ministry of
Health, research institutes or NGOs. We assume that most students will work
part time on the course and complete it within 3 – 5 years, though some students
may be able to take a career break and study full time.
Full details of the course can be found at:
Scholarships will cover tuition fees and required
text books. We also provide a grant to contribute to the costs of internet
access. Students will be invited to attend a study skills day in their home
country during their first year.
Eligibility
The scholarships are intended to support Ugandan
and Tanzanian citizens, who would not otherwise be able to study for a UK
qualification. Applicants should:
Be a resident citizen of Uganda or Tanzania and
have not previously studied abroad, or undertaken a UK distance learning
course.
Have at least 2 years work experience in their own
country within the health care sector.
Have a clear idea how studying the MPH would
benefit their country.
Hold the equivalent of a UK first or 2.1
undergraduate degree classification
Satisfy the MPH English language requirements (see
website: ‘Course details’ > ‘Entry requirements’)
Have regular access to a PC and the internet - this is essential
How to apply
Please use the form found at the following
website:
This should then be sent by email with the
required documents.
Your application should be accompanied by two
signed references and scanned copies of your certificates. One reference should
be from your current employer, supporting your application to take on a part
time degree
You must include an original 1,000 word (maximum)
essay with your application, describing:
·
How the University of Manchester online MPH will
contribute to your professional and personal development;
·
How an MPH will help you build capacity in the
health sector within your own country.
Please note that posted applications will not be
accepted, neither will any late or partially completed applications.
The deadline is 09:00am (UK time), Monday 20
January 2014.
If you have any enquiries concerning the application
process please contact Irene Kapetanaki at mph.admissions@manchester.ac.uk or
+44 (0)161 275 1648.
