Master of Public Health (MPH)

Entry requirements

All applications for the Master of Public Health (Online) are open to UK and international professionals who wish to study online.

As an applicant you should possess:

• A master’s or bachelor’s in medicine, or a non-health related degree at 2:2 or above, equivalent to a UK degree.

We also welcome applicants without a degree, who will be considered on the basis of holding relevant work experience.

In addition to the above, applicants require a GCSE Grade 4, Grade C, or GCE O Level pass in Mathematics and English, or an equivalent qualification.

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (overall) and 7.0 (reading and writing).

If you do not have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You do not need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or if you have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

If you do not currently meet our entry requirements, we offer a 15-credit standalone module, Practising and Promoting Public Health in a Global Context, that can provide a gateway onto the Master of Public Health (Online) if completed successfully.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Are you looking to make a difference in healthcare?

The Master of Public Health (MPH) programme offered by the University of Liverpool Online is internationally respected for its multidisciplinary focus and commitment to the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Health for All principles.

Whether you’re working in health services, housing, transport, community organisations, governmental bodies, or non-governmental organisations (NGOs), this programme is ideal for anyone looking to advance their career in public health, policy, and planning.

During the programme, you will explore the complexities of health and social systems, investigate options for strategy development, and evaluate potential programme interventions. Working closely with your peers in small groups, you will develop critical skills to assess challenges and opportunities from multiple stakeholder perspectives. Later in your studies, our international community at Liverpool Online provides a unique chance to gain diverse insights into global public health best practices.

The programme is delivered through a flexible virtual learning platform, allowing you to complete each module at your own pace within its designated timeframe. You can also choose specialist modules to deepen your expertise in public health, covering areas such as crisis and disaster management, programme and policy challenges in low-income countries, and health economics and governance.

The following MPH programmes are also available:

• Master of Public Health (MPH) – Global Health
• Master of Public Health (MPH) – Global Mental Health
• Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Economics and Policy

Modules

This programme consists of the following modules. You are required to complete 180 credits to achieve a full Master of Public Health (Online), 120 credits to achieve the postgraduate diploma (PGDip), and 65 credits to achieve the postgraduate certificate (PGCert).

Practising and Promoting Public Health in a Global Context (15 credits)

Generating and Evaluating Public Health Evidence (20 credits)

Integrated Research in Public Health: Epidemiology and Qualitative Methods (20 credits)

Leading and Managing Health Systems (10 credits)

Monitoring and Evaluation of Systems and Programmes (10 credits)

Optional modules (choose two from):

• Health Protection: Preventing and Managing Communicable Diseases (10 credits)
• Managing Crises and Disasters (10 credits)
• Programme and Policy Challenges in Low Income Countries (10 credits)
• Health, Economics and Governance (10 credits)
• Global Mental Health: Contemporary Issues (10 credits)
• Global Mental Health Practice & Research (10 credits)

Core research methods module (choose one from):

• Applied Epidemiological Research for Public Health (15 credits)
• Applied Qualitative Research for Public Health (15 credits)

Health Inequalities: Integrating Public Health Practice (10 credits)

Dissertation (60 credits)

Information for international students

Global Scholarships of up to 15% are available for international students based overseas from the United Kingdom in eligible countries.

Fees and funding

The tuition fee is fully inclusive of all costs: teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits. If you live in England, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the programme cost. If you are not eligible for a student loan, you will be offered a simple monthly payment plan to spread the cost of your tuition over the duration of your studies.  

*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.