MPH / PGDip / PGCert Public Health at University of Birmingham

Develop your expertise by joining our well-established multidisciplinary course, designed to equip you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to excel in a public health role. You’ll learn the theoretical fundamentals of public health and apply this to the different domains of public health practice. Gain access to 'Key Concepts in Public Health' and other CPD courses - available for potential applicants free of charge.

Department: Medicine  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, up to 5 years flexible  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Masters students will complete 120 credits of taught modules (including at least 60 credits from core modules) and will undertake a 60 or 40 credit dissertation. Postgraduate Diploma students will take 120 credits of taught modules as per the Masters programme, but will not complete the dissertation.

Career pathways

We are creating a new generation of innovative professionals ready to be part of advancing modern cutting-edge healthcare. The course is suited to both practising and future public health professionals, leading to and furthering careers in planning and commissioning in health services and life sciences industries, where knowledge of population health and research methods is highly valued.

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