PgCert Public Health Systems and Policy: Theory into Practice at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The 60-CATS Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health Systems and Policy: Theory into Practice suits students who already have strengths in epidemiology and statistics and want to broaden their understanding of applying that knowledge to public health practice. It is taught jointly with the MPH, in person with online resources on Canvas, and assessed through written assignments and presentations. On completion students may progress to the Postgraduate Diploma (120 CATS) and/or the MPH (180 CATS).

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

Optional modules are Health and Social Care Systems, Determinants of Health and Health Improvement, Health Protection and Public Health in the Health Sector (20 credits each).

Career pathways

Designed for working professionals at different stages of their careers 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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