Master of Public Health (MPH) at Birmingham Newman University

Programme overview

Discover how professional development supports inclusive practice and population health. The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Birmingham Newman University offers a values-led and professionally grounded route into public health leadership. If you’re committed to improving health outcomes, tackling inequalities and supporting communities to thrive, this course provides the knowledge, experience and mentoring to make that ambition a reality.

Department: Nursing | Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll explore five key themes: Health Inequalities and Social Justice, Epidemiology and Research Methods, Public Health Policy and Leadership, Health Promotion and Community Engagement, and Health Protection and Global Health. Alongside core modules and a final research project, you’ll deepen your understanding of population health, data analysis, ethics and systems-level change. Modules – Year 1: Project, Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, Health Protection, Research Methods, Improving Population Health, Strategic Management and Planning, Contemporary Public and Population Health.

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Entry requirements

A relevant honours degree, 2:2 or above. Specific GCSE requirements: GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent. Consideration will be given to applicants with lower grade in qualifications (e.g. a 3rd class degree or non-honours degree) who have a relevant range of post study professional experience. Professional experience will be considered by the programme leader in conjunction with the quality office on an individual basis. Non-Academic Requirements: You may be called for an interview to discuss your application further. International applicants: Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,500 a year (2026/27). UK students; full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 13,500 a year (2026/27). International students; full-time Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://my.newman.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=MSS1PBHL1NWFD&code2=0030

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