Public Health (Online)

Entry requirements

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

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent.

We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications.

We may also accept non-relevant degrees where the applicant has evidence of at least one year paid or unpaid relevant Public Health experience at a professional level.

Months of entry

January, April, September

Course content

Public health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This fully online Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Glasgow allows you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference. Online learning gives you the experience of outstanding education without the need for relocation.

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.
• Specialisms available to give you the choice to develop your expertise around your interest and career goals.
• Recognised in most countries as an essential qualification for a career in public health.
• Ranked 42nd in the World for Life Sciences & Medicine by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.