Tell us about yourself – why did you decide to study for a master’s with King’s College London?

I wanted to be a part of a credible and dynamic academic community where every students’ wellbeing and academic progress matters and where every voice counts.

What’s impressed you most about the academic team? And the student support you’ve received?

The student support is extremely helpful. I am so grateful to Shaneeka (Student Success Advisor) for her timely responses, support and information she passes onto me from time to time. The webinars have proven helpful in enabling interactions and the exchange of ideas amongst colleagues. The efforts of the academic staff are commendable. They ensure we have experts deal with every aspect of the course.

Why did you choose an online course?

I chose an online course because of the pandemic as there was no other way at the time I was going to start the course. It’s extremely challenging as work demands are pressing, and some of us have had to learn to navigate KEATS (the online learning platform)!

What modules have stood out for you – and why?

Health Protection – it endeavours to provide insights into both NCD and Communicable disease. It shows the complexities involved in public health. For example, why we’ve been unable to eradicate certain diseases that are preventable and curable; how difficult it is to enforce certain preventative measures for the good of public health; how there are so NTDs (Neglected Tropical Diseases); the roles of the wider determinants in morbidity and mortality rates; the power plays, the politics and the economic wars in the healthcare sector. The interdisciplinary nature of health protection is another discovery that I’ve found interesting and a likely area of further research for me.

Did you connect with other online students via the discussion board – how did you find this aspect of the course?

This aspect has been most rewarding for me. The time spent reading the different comments, reactions and information posted by other students is time well spent. I sometimes find the answers to some of the issues playing on my mind or get an insight into an area that I would otherwise have remained ignorant in.

What difference is this course going to make to your career?

A huge difference. It will unlock the possibility to change jobs, research or simply become more useful to the community through voluntary work..