Public Health (Online)

Develop your research, evaluation, and analytical skills to understand the social determinants of health with our online course. Accredited by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA), this program offers a flexible approach to advancing your expertise in public health.

Course description

This course has been developed to provide you with the essential skills needed for effective public health practice on a global scale.

Throughout the course, you will explore key national and international public health issues from various disciplinary perspectives. You will gain a better understanding of epidemiological measures, promoting health and research methods, along with several other module options.

This course is offered entirely online, allowing you the flexibility to study from anywhere. However, to ensure you stay on track for graduation, students are required to complete each module within the designated semester.

Our online Public Health MSc is ideal for those who want to advance their knowledge without compromising their current professional or personal commitments. By joining this program, you will benefit from the expertise of a Top 100 research university.

Why Sheffield?

• A fully online course you can study from anywhere
• Learn essential principles that underpin public health practice
• Ideal for working professionals, career changers, and international students
• Exit award available: finish with a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
• Taught by research-active public health experts

Accreditation

This curriculum has been validated by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA). The University of Sheffield is an APHEA-accredited institution.