Course overview
The Master of Public Health is a career-focused postgraduate degree that looks at how social, economic and environmental factors shape the health of whole populations.
You learn practical approaches to protecting and improving health, with a curriculum shaped by people working in the sector, preparing you for planning and leadership roles in public health.
What you’ll study
Core modules
- Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods and Ethics (Healthcare)
- Determinants of Population Health
- Health Protection
- Finance and Governance in Health and Social Care
- Population Healthcare and Health Improvement
- Postgraduate Major Project (Healthcare)
Entry requirements
- A UK bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
- Relevant experience may be considered — ask an adviser to check your eligibility
Career paths
- Public Health Officer
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Community Health Advisor
- Epidemiology or Research Assistant
- Health Policy Analyst
- NGO or International Health Project Worker
- Public Health Intelligence Analyst
How UEC helps
Our advisers are free for students. We check your eligibility, match you with the right partner university or college, help with your application and interview, and guide you through Student Finance. Exact modules, campuses and start dates depend on the institution — book a free consultation and we’ll confirm the details for you.
