Public Health

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any degree with a science focus, including Health Science, Medicine, Social and Public Policy, or Statistics.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), if higher scores have been achieved in the subjects listed above, or in other relevant modules.

Where the applicant holds a non-relevant degree, then at least one year of relevant paid or unpaid public health experience at a professional level will be required.

We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience and lower qualifications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Public health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. A Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Glasgow allows you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference.

Why this programme

• The MPH is taught using a variety of interactive approaches by academics and practitioners with expertise in epidemiology, statistics, global health, and public health research.
• The programme is multidisciplinary - our staff and students come from a range of backgrounds including medicine, nursing, mathematics, computer science, psychology, sociology, and social policy.
• Public health plays a central role in guiding health care practice, influencing health policy, protecting the public, and improving population health.
• Recognised in most countries as an essential qualification for a career in public health.
• Option to graduate with Masters in Public Health with or without specialism. The specialisms are Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Health Promotion.
• Over 95% of the research submitted by the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences was deemed ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’ by the Research Excellence Framework in 2021.
• We are ranked 50th in the world for Life Sciences & Medicine by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
• Through our research, the University of Glasgow has been at the forefront of major public health interventions such as Scotland's smoking ban and alcohol misuse strategy.