MPH Public Health at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The MPH equips students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in public health or other health-related leadership roles, and its curriculum is aligned to the syllabus for the UK Faculty of Public Health professional exams. It covers the science of public health practice (a systematic, evidence-based approach to population health problems) and the art of public health practice (partnership, influencing decisions and supporting policy and interventions). Specialist pathways are available in core public health, global health and dental health. Medical and dental students can intercalate on the programme.

Department: Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences (Centre for Public Health) | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Public Health Concepts and Methods, Statistics in Public Health and Medical Research, Health and Social Care Systems, Determinants of Health and Health Improvement, Health Protection, Public Health in the Health Sector and a 60-credit Research Project. Options include Practical Statistics for Medical Research, Intensive Qualitative Methods, Advanced Health Economics, Management and Policy, Noncommunicable Diseases, and Systems Thinking and Complex Systems in Public Health.

Career pathways

The qualification supports careers in public health and health-related leadership roles internationally; teaching includes working Public Health Agency practitioners and clinicians.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a health-related subject; equivalent professional qualifications (MBBS, BDS, BSc or BVSc) or experience are considered individually. Intercalating QUB, external and international medical and dental students are considered if they have passed assessments at first attempt, hold at least a lower second class honours standard profile, and have permission from their medical or dental school. Pre-Masters (ISC) route applicants normally hold a bachelor's degree in a health-related subject including modules showing mathematical or statistical competency. A deposit is required to secure a place (GBP 400 domestic, GBP 1,000 international). IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (taken within the last 2 years). Apply ideally by 31 July 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,200 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time MPH; published 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2026/27). International/EU Other, full-time MPH; published 2026/27 rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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