Taught course

MPH Master of Public Health

Institution
University of West London · College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

You need:

  • an honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject
  • a supporting statement

A clinical background is not necessary and we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds in the arts, humanities or sciences. Any work experience related to public health or knowledge of the public health system is desirable.

Months of entry

February, June, September, October

Course content

Do you care about promoting and protecting population health? Do you want to help individuals and communities improve their health and well-being? This Master of Public Health MPH course aims to give you the knowledge to help you understand the impact that financial, social and environmental circumstances have on the health of people.

We welcome students from a variety of vocational and professional backgrounds, and you will study in a supportive, enjoyable learning environment.

This MPH degree will help you develop your skills in critical analysis and synthesis, information and evidence retrieval, ability to read and absorb information from a wide range of sources, leadership and creativity to tackle public health challenges at global and local levels.

It focuses on key public health disciplines from healthy public policy, epidemiology, research methods and methodologies and global public health.

There is a particular focus on the health of individuals, families and communities. This focus is given an effective foundation by a team of lecturers who have experience of working in the UK and international public health.

Information for international students

You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses.

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships.

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Fees and funding

Funding your studies

Grants for home students

Home students studying this course may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website.

Postgraduate loan

You may be eligible to apply for a postgraduate loan to cover your course and living costs. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as disabled students or those with dependants.

Awards for nursing, midwifery and healthcare students are also on offer.

For more information regarding funding, including conditions and eligibility, please see the link below.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Course Information
Email
courses@uwl.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)20 8231 2468