MSc Public Health at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Contemporary issues and challenges in global public health have increased demand for professionals with a strong understanding of the wider social determinants shaping population health. If you are interested in the principles and practices that underpin the promotion of health, prevention of illness and the improvement of wellbeing across societies, our Public Health Master's degree provides the knowledge and skills needed to address complex public health challenges.

Department: Department of Health and Nutrition | Duration: 1 year FT / 2 years PT | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Health Promotion Across the Life Course, Influencing Public Behaviour Change, Leadership and Strategic Management in Public Health, Principles of Public Health, Public Health Dissertation, Research Methods and Statistics in Epidemiology, Societal Health and International Policy.

Career pathways

Career routes include health advisor, health promotion specialist, assistant public health practitioner and health researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have an honours degree (2:2 or above) in a health, biological or social sciences-related degree. Applications from candidates with relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by the programme leader. English and maths GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent), non-standard entry applicants will be considered on their merits. Evidence of qualification must be submitted. Applicants must have an honours degree (2:2 or above) in a health, biological or social sciences-related degree. Applications from candidates with relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by programme leader. IELTS (International English Language Testing System Entry) total scores will not go below 6.0, with singular components not falling below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,500 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,750 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year FT / 2 years PT

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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