MPH Master of Public Health at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Designed for current and aspiring public health professionals who want to improve health outcomes and drive change across complex health systems. Study flexibly while developing expertise in public health, systems thinking and organisational change. Through our collaboration with the University of Exeter Business School, you'll gain the strategic skills needed to turn evidence into action and increase your impact across organisations, communities and health systems. Develop the knowledge, leadership and practical skills to prevent disease, improve health and wellbeing, reduce health inequalities and lead change across complex health and care systems.

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time; 3 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Public health is everyone’s business, now more than ever. In a rapidly changing world, where new health challenges continue to emerge, public health professionals need the skills to navigate complexity, influence decision-making and deliver sustainable change. This programme is designed to help you develop the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to improve health outcomes, influence policy and practice, and drive change across complex health and care systems. You’ll develop the ability to apply systems thinking, quality improvement and collaborative leadership approaches to address complex public health challenges.

Career pathways

This programme is designed for current and aspiring public health professionals who want to expand their influence, develop strategic skills and improve health outcomes within their organisations, communities and health systems. It offers a collaborative learning environment where professionals from healthcare, public health and related disciplines study together, sharing experience and developing the knowledge and skills needed to address complex public health challenges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. You will have, or be predicted, at least a 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject such as Life, Health or Medical Science degrees, or intercalating medical students with relevant public health work experience. We will also welcome applications from people who can demonstrate evidence of significant Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) experience. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required. English language: Profile B2 (international applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year (2027/28). UK fees per year: MPH £12,550 full-time, £6,300pa part-time 2 years, £4,150pa part-time 3 years PGCert £4,150 part-time 1 year PGDip £4,150 part-time 2 years Standalone module fees: UK: £1,250 per 15-credit module International fees per year: MPH £29,750 Source

International applicants: GBP 29,750 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time; 3 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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