MPH Global Public Health at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Public Health is a growing concern with issues such as obesity and other complex conditions requiring a need for education and specialist training across the health sector. The MPH Global Public Health offers a foundation in public health training and exposure to global health analysis, policies, systems and practices. We have designed this course for health professionals and those interested in developing a career in public health and epidemiology.

What you will study

On this course, you’ll examine and reflect upon the challenges of preventing disease, tackling health inequalities and analysing outcomes in an increasingly globalised world. The course is arranged as five core taught modules (180 credits). Modules core: Contemporary issues in global public health, Evidence based global public health and health promotion, Epidemiology and statistics for public health, Policy, power, and leadership in global public health, Dissertation.

Career pathways

This course provides a foundation to develop a wide range of professional careers in public health and epidemiology. Public health focuses on populations and communities, as opposed to individuals, leading to potential careers in public or government services, academia, research, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) and the voluntary sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 (or the international equivalent). Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. GCSE maths and science at grade A-C, or international equivalent (other evidence or experience will be considered on an individual basis). This course is open to any university graduate in a health or health-related profession. Applicants with a non-health-related undergraduate degree must be able to demonstrate sufficient public health knowledge or experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/global-public-health#how-to-apply

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