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2 Webinar content Bournemouth University overview The Faculty of Health & Social Sciences MSc Public Health MA Social Care Research Entry requirements Scholarships Support available Bournemouth Q & A

3 A Top University Awarded a Queen s Anniversary Prize for Higher & Further Education 89% of graduates employed/in further study within six months of graduating* BU has over 17,000 students including 2,000 international students from 100 different countries Dedicated international support *Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey 2012/13

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5 Faculty of Health & Social Sciences Our areas of academic excellence: Public Health Social Work & Sociology Nursing Midwifery & Allied Health Professions Health Science We aim to make people s lives better through excellence in education, practice development and research. This includes: Preparing our students to have the theoretical knowledge, skills and compassion to support individuals in challenging life situations. Offering opportunities for continued learning beyond graduation/ registration to ensure practice is well informed, up to date and of the highest quality. Engaging in practice development work that leads to improved service delivery. Conducting and publishing high quality research in areas of health and social sciences that provides insights, understanding and sound evidence to increase knowledge and enhance practice.

6 Our facilities- teaching & learning Lecture theatres Seminar rooms Work spaces Techno booths

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8 Our course portfolio Postgraduate courses Duration Fees EU Non-EU MSc Public Health 1 year 5,500 13,000* MA Social Care 1 year 5,500 13,000 MA Social Work 2 years 5,500 13,000 Postgraduate Diplomas in Nursing & Midwifery 3 years Fees paid by NHS MSc Applied Dementia Studies (online) 3 years (part-time) To be confirmed MA Advanced Practice 3-5 years (part-time) Various 5% early bird discount on fees if you pay your tuition fee before or within seven days of enrolment *25% discount scholarship ( 3,250) available for non-eu unconditional offer holders before 1 June 2015.

9 MSc Public Health Whether your aim is to shape the future of public health or to make a difference in your local community, our Public Health course will equip you with skills and a thorough understanding of public health issues you can immediately apply to your own experience Key features of the course: Students learn in a multi-national and multi-professional context where public health is considered in its widest sense You can choose the focus of your assignment work and study a topic of your own choice in significant detail Students can apply for membership with The Royal Society of Public Health Academic staff work in practice and conduct research providing an excellent learning platform with up-to-date, relevant teaching.

10 MSc Public Health cont... Course content Context and Scope of Public Health Epidemiology and Infection Public Health Management Strategies Health Promotion and Partnership Working Exploring and Evaluating Evidence Developing a Study Proposal Dissertation Project Career opportunities This course will prepare you for a diverse range of roles in public health due to its focus on developing your research skills and knowledge to underpin public health practice. This includes working in a wide range of areas in governmental and nongovernmental organisations in the UK or internationally.

11 MA Social Care Our Social care course will enable you to gain an understanding of the core concepts in social and behavioural sciences and contemporary social care practice. Key features of the course Key features of the course: Eight week placement in professional social care settings with local partner agencies A strong research profile that is reflected in the course content Excellent links with local social care users and providers ensuring your placements are best suited to your needs

12 MA Social Care cont Course content Psychosocial Perspectives Across the Life-course Use of Self and Other; theory & Practice Law, Social Policy, Values and Ethics Personal and Professional Development Two placements Proposal for Dissertation Dissertation

13 Delivery & assessment Range of delivery methods, including lectures, seminars & guest lectures Emphasis on Self-Managed Learning Wide range of assessment methods used including reports, presentations & examinations Combination of individual and group work

14 Research degrees Research degrees Masters by Research (MRes) Master of Philosophy (Mphil) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) We welcome applications for projects linked to any of our research areas BU provides a range of fully-funded and match-funded PhD studentships to support outstanding candidates For more information about our research themes and academic expertise, visit: /research

15 Scholarships September 2015 UK/EU students Academic Excellence Scholarship - worth 2,000 BU Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - most promising postgraduate applicant 100% tuition fee waiver BU sports scholarships - up to 5,000 BU music scholarships - up to 1,000 Non-EU students Academic Excellence Scholarship - 3,000 BU Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship - 50% tuition fee reduction BU Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship - most promising applicant -100% tuition fee waiver BU Commonwealth Shared Scholarship- 100% tuition fee waiver BU Dean s Scholarship- 25% or 50% tuition fee reduction Public Health Scholarship- 25% tuition fee reduction

16 Support available Academic support Disability & Additional Learning Support Language Centre Library & Learning Support Study Support o Academic writing o Critical analysis o Exam and revision techniques o Presentations o Referencing o Avoiding plagiarism Dedicated International Student Support Specialist International Student Support Officer providing dedicated one to one Academic and Pastoral support both pre and post arrival at BU. Health and wellbeing Chaplaincy Counselling Medical Centre

17 Bournemouth a great place to study and live

18 Bournemouth a great place to study and live

19 Any questions? Find out more information: Meet BU in your country: /international Local contacts in your country: /representatives Online Seminars and Chats: /online-events Open Days: /opendays Contact askbu Tel: Visit: /askbu Fees and funding: /pg-funding Course information: /courses