Global Public Health

UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 (or the international equivalent)

Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

GCSE maths and science at grade A-C, or international equivalent (other evidence or experience will be considered on an individual basis).

Mandatory prior study and relevant experience

This course is open to any university graduate in a health or health-related profession. Applicants with a non-health-related undergraduate degree must be able to demonstrate sufficient public health knowledge or experience.

Public Health is a growing concern with issues such as obesity and other complex conditions requiring a need for education and specialist training across the health sector.

The MPH Global Public Health offers a foundation in public health training and exposure to global health analysis, policies, systems and practices.

We have designed this course for health professionals looking to develop a career in public health and epidemiology.

You will focus on global public health issues guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015:

You will develop an in depth understanding of the health challenges facing populations and nations in an increasingly globalised world. We aim to equip you with skills for planning, managing and evaluating health services for disease prevention, health protection and health promotion.

Graduates from this MPH should develop a workforce with strong management, leadership and critical thinking skills.