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Master of Public Health at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This is a Level 7 postgraduate degree designed to develop confident, skilled, and future-focused public health professionals. This programme blends academic excellence with hands-on learning, preparing you to tackle today’s most complex global and local health challenges.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Public Health and Social Care  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: Up to 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September, January  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is made up of three stages: Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, and Master of Public Health. • Principles of Public Health (20 credits) • Public Health Epidemiology and Statistics (20 credits) • Community Health Promotion (20 credits)

Career pathways

Our partnerships with organisations across the sector give you access to: We prepare you to thrive in competitive, fast-changing global health environments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions to this programme are consistent with those of a Regulatory Framework for Postgraduate Taught Programmes.; Applicants should normally have: EITHER; A minimum of a lower second-class Honours degree (2:2) or above in a public health related science from a UK university, the CNAA or an overseas equivalent with National Agency for the Recognition and Comparison of International Qualifications and Skills (NARIC) approval.; OR; Qualifications and experience considered to be equivalent to the above. All students applying via this route will be assessed and where necessary interviewed by the Programme Leader.; • GCSE grade C/4 or above in English language or certificated equivalences, regardless of previous educational qualifications; • Additionally, International students will be expected to demonstrate their proficiency in English and would normally be expected to have an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6, in all areas, subject to academic discretion; • If applicants are using a WAEC qualification as certified evidence this must be at a minimum of C6 for English language

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: Up to 5 years

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