MPH Public Health at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

Gain an in-depth analysis of public health concepts, theories, and principles on our master’s in public health degree course. The need for skilled leaders in public health is rising as global demand for effective health policy and practice increases at an unprecedented rate. This Master of Public Health (MPH) course is designed to empower individuals currently working in, or aspiring to enter public health careers, including practitioners, health professionals, and those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to a new level.

Faculty: Allied Health | Duration: One Year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January, April and September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our programme provides an in-depth understanding of global public health concepts, theories, and principles, with a strong emphasis on public health practice. It encourages you to adopt an international as well as national perspective and critically examine public health issues. Core modules include Advanced Concepts and Practices in Public Health, Epidemiology, Innovation and Social Impact in Public Health, Leading with Influence, Global Health Systems and Health Economics, Research Project. Optional modules include Challenges and Priorities in Public Health, Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Health Promotion Interventions.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue careers as epidemiologists, public health advisors, public health practitioners, health educators, programme managers, or policy analysts. Due to the global focus of the course you can look to find employment both locally and internationally.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The University’s general entry requirements will apply to admission to this programme, with applicants typically having a minimum of a 2.2 degree in a relevant field (e.g. science; social science; life sciences; social care; health care, allied health). If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited to undertake the course, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course. Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,420 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,280 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: January, April and September 2027

Duration: One Year

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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