Course overview
A postgraduate degree in how health is protected and improved across whole communities, with a focus on evidence, policy and practical public health programmes.
This is a Level 7 postgraduate course, usually completed in one year of full-time study.
What you’ll study
Typical topics include:
- Epidemiology and health data
- Health promotion and behaviour change
- Global and community health
- Health policy and systems
- Research methods and a dissertation
Exact modules vary by institution — your adviser will share the full module list for the place you choose.
Entry requirements
- A UK bachelor’s degree (usually 2:2 or above) or an international equivalent
- Relevant work experience may be considered if you don’t meet the usual grades
- International applicants: English at IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent
- A personal statement and an up-to-date CV
Career paths
- Public health officer
- Health improvement practitioner
- Health policy analyst
- Community health project lead
- Research assistant
How UEC helps
Our advisers are free for students. We check your eligibility, compare the institutions offering this course, help with your application, assessment and interview, and guide you through Student Finance.
