MPH Public Health

Entry requirements

Academic Pathway:

A degree classification of 2:2 or above in the area of: Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Biomedical or Biological Science, Dentistry, Environmental Health, Food Science, Health Psychology, Health and Social Care, Hospital Administration, Nutrition, Microbiology, Optometry, Parasitology and Entomology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Physician Assistantship, Public Health or Public Health Nursing, Nursing, Social Work, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) qualifications.

Work Experience Pathways:

Any degree subject area with a classification 2:1 and 12 – 24 months of supervisory work experience in a related public health setting, demonstrating knowledge of the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.

3 – 5 five years of relevant public health work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.

All work experience-based applicants will be required to provide a reference detailing your role(s) and responsibilities from your line manager this would be requested after you have successfully applied.

Months of entry

January, May, September

Course content

This Master’s in Public Health course equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to work effectively in various health settings. It is an excellent choice for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families, communities and shape the current and future public health sector. This programme has an established reputation for producing accomplished and highly marketable postgraduates in public health.

This MPH course draws on UK government policy directives in public health - Fit for the Future: Public Health People (2016), NHS Long Term Plan (2019) and The Future of Health and Care: Working together to improve health and social care for all (2021).

This award is mapped against the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) specialist register standards so you can go on to use the award to fulfil part of the requirements for registration as a specialist practitioner in the future.

Many of our alumni have achieved excellent jobs within public health and are working in organisations such as government public health agencies, the WHO and the UN where they are making differences to the population health with the skills they have acquired from the programme.

Whilst the course does not include a work-based placement, we have good relationships with local public health organisations and other employers and will support you if you would like to explore work experience opportunities.

Information for international students

We have specific entry requirement information for EU and International applicants. Please also check the UK requirements above as these will also showcase if there are any additional subject requirements needed for entry.

Academic Requirement:

Our country specific entry criteria are related to the curriculum you have studied. Please click here to find the correct information for the country you have studied in.

English Requirement:

All International Applicants are required to have a sufficient level of English to satisfy student visa requirements, here is a list of acceptable English qualifications.

Our country specific entry criteria will also provide clear guidance on whether your high school English qualification is accepted as an equivalence to the above.

Personal Statement Requirement:

All international applicants are required to showcase their reasons for applying to study in the UK please use our personal statement template to support your application.

Study Gap Information:

International applicants also provide education information and work experience information. It’s important that when you complete your application you cover all of this information on your application to ensure we can satisfy this admissions assessment.