PgCert Public Health Sciences at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The 60-CATS Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health Sciences gives a foundation in the scientific aspects of public health, namely epidemiology, research methods and statistics, plus the determinants of health and key health improvement principles. It is delivered in person with online resources on Canvas and is taught jointly with the MPH. On completion students may progress to the Postgraduate Diploma (120 CATS) and/or the MPH (180 CATS). Assessment includes written assignments, presentations and formal examinations.

Department: Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences (Centre for Public Health) | Duration: Part-time, between 1 and 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Public Health Concepts and Methods (10 credits), Statistics in Public Health and Medical Research (10 credits), Health and Social Care Systems (20 credits) and Determinants of Health and Health Improvement (20 credits).

Career pathways

Designed for working professionals at different stages of their careers, either new to public health or building existing expertise, and serves as an introductory pathway into further postgraduate study.

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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. IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (taken within the last 2 years). Apply as early as possible.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,083 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland students Source

International applicants: GBP 9,667 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Part-time, between 1 and 3 years

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