MPH Master of Public Health at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Our Master of Public Health (MPH) provides a flexible programme that students can tailor to meet their own needs across a broad range of professional accreditation standards in public health, and/or to pursue an academic career. This programme is available to start in January or September - apply here. You can also study this programme part-time online.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September / January | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Applied Statistics, Epidemiology and Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen.

Career pathways

Completing the MPH at the University of Aberdeen will equip you with a cutting-edge knowledge of Public Health and essential research skills relevant for application in both academic and workplace practitioner environments across the globe, including:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements Completion of our PgCert in Research Methods for Health allows you to enter the PgDip stage of the programme. Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. Applicants will usually possess a health-related Honours degree (at a 2:2 level or at least 60%) or be able to demonstrate evidence of equivalent experience in health care practice or research. Students from non-health backgrounds who have Honours degrees (as above) in science, social science or humanities subjects and who are interested in a public health related career will also be considered for the programme. Please check the In My Country or Territory pages to find out if your degree is equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,100 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £15,000. Source

Intake: September / January

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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