MPH Master of Public Health
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
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Information
- courses@uwl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 8231 2468