Master of Science - Prevention, Population Health and Leadership (B7DZ)

The precept that prevention is better than cure continues to grow in relevance. Indeed, as populations become progressively affected by multi-morbidity and avoidable long-term disorders, both the urgency and the need to focus on prevention of illness is increasing. Prevention is about helping people stay healthy, happy and independent for as long as possible. It means stopping problems from arising in the first place; focusing on keeping people healthy, not just treating them when they become ill. Indeed, prevention is not merely the absence of illness or infirmity, it is the possession of a set of personal resources that need nurturing and development to ensure good mental and physical health. In addition, prevention cannot be solved by the health and social care system alone, as many aspects influencing good health lie outside of the health and social care sector’s control. Awareness of and commitment to health equity must be embedded within healthcare provision in order for prevention to be successful across society.

This Prevention, Population Health And Leadership (Blended Learning) Master of Science course aims to train leaders in health and social care to effectively manage and lead innovation in practice within their organisations. This training will equip students with the tools and knowledge to plan, develop, and evaluate a shared and inclusive vision for their organisation, drawing on the latest research and development in preventative health, equity, and effective leadership theory. In addition, they will have the opportunity to design research, gather data, and apply their findings within their workplace to enact positive change. Through workshops, lectures, and supported assessments, they will be empowered to develop a collaborative culture within their organisation which builds capacity of the collective workforce to effectively deliver the aspirations of “A Healthier Nation”.