How do you decide whether a treatment works? How much evidence is needed? What is “good” evidence? These are questions addressed by systematic reviews, which are recognised in the “hierarchy of evidence” as the best methodology for synthesising evidence in an unbiased way. Systematic reviews are used to inform clinical guidelines and health care decision … Continue reading “Module Focus: Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis (13.06.16)”
Month: March 2018
Student Rep Report: Term Three – Reflections (13.06.16)
After graduating with a Biochemistry degree, applying for a Masters in public health felt like the natural next step for me, as I wanted to move from the molecular level of science to the wider population level. I am particularly interested in infectious diseases and surveillance, hence undertaking my dissertation with the support of Public Health … Continue reading “Student Rep Report: Term Three – Reflections (13.06.16)”
MPH Graduate Testimonial (April 2016)
Written by Claire Humphries, International Public Health PhD Student at the University of Birmingham I decided to return to university to study for the MPH whilst working for a charity in Birmingham. My time in the third sector provided me with the opportunity to co-manage a number of public health projects, which is what ultimately … Continue reading “MPH Graduate Testimonial (April 2016)”
MPH Graduate Testimonial (April 2016)
Written by Ember Hilvers, Information Analyst in Communicable Disease Surveillance at Public Health Wales When I came into the masters I knew that I eventually wanted to end up in infectious disease surveillance (and/or research), and at the time, the absolute best thing I could do for myself was to work toward a masters degree in public … Continue reading “MPH Graduate Testimonial (April 2016)”
MPH Graduate Testimonial (April 2016)
Written by Kaiseree Dias, Research Associate in Public Health at the University of Bristol I started working as a Research Associate in Public Health Research at the University of Bristol in January 2016 after completing my Masters in Public Health (MPH) at Birmingham in September 2015. I am jointly funded by DECIPHer and NIHR SPHR … Continue reading “MPH Graduate Testimonial (April 2016)”
MPH Student Testimonial (April 2016)
Written by Luke Robertshaw, Radiation Epidemiology Information Analyst at Public Health England I came into the MPH (part-time) from the charity sector, not having worked directly in a public health role before. The course has given me a good understanding of areas in which a public health professional can work and the kind of skills … Continue reading “MPH Student Testimonial (April 2016)”
Research Highlight: Social Capital and the pursuit of cardiovascual health: interviews with Pakistani migrants in the West Midlands, UK (15.02.16)
South Asians, specifically Pakistanis living in socio-economically deprived areas of the UK have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes and obesity(1). CVD is a multifaceted illness and influenced by factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, environment, and individual lifestyle choices(2). Cultural understanding can enable primary care practitioners to advocate appropriate health practices for … Continue reading “Research Highlight: Social Capital and the pursuit of cardiovascual health: interviews with Pakistani migrants in the West Midlands, UK (15.02.16)”
Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (15.02.16)
Investigating how parity may cause an increase incidence in Metabolic Syndrome and how this may influence mortality By Eve McGill, MPH Student This year for my dissertation I have chosen to study parity and its effects on Metabolic Syndrome (MetS); parity refers to the number of previous pregnancies of >20 weeks. I will be analysing a … Continue reading “Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (15.02.16)”
Student Module Highlight: Public Health in low and middle income countries (15.02.16)
By Oyintenane Suowari, MPH Student As a medical practitioner, I have had varied exposures in different fields of medicine, with particularly interesting experiences in the field of public health. My previous experiences in public health include my introduction to it as a medical student and work done as a medical officer in rural areas in my … Continue reading “Student Module Highlight: Public Health in low and middle income countries (15.02.16)”
Module Focus: Epidemiology, Statistics and Research Methods (15.02.16)
This year almost 150 participants registered for ESRM, a 50% increase on the previous year. Attendees were a mixture of students from 4 MSc courses, research students, and staff. The ESRM module covers two full weeks at the beginning of the MPH course and can be challenging due to the amount of information covered. Despite this, students’ feedback indicated that it was … Continue reading “Module Focus: Epidemiology, Statistics and Research Methods (15.02.16)”