MPH Public Health at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A Masters in Public Health developing the knowledge and skills to protect and improve the health of people and communities, taught by academics and practitioners in epidemiology, statistics, global health and public health research to a multidisciplinary cohort. The MPH can be taken with or without a specialism in Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Economics or Health Promotion.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24, 36 or 48 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses: Introduction to Epidemiology and Statistics, Principles of Public Health, Research Methods and the MPH Research Project, with three options (for example Advanced Epidemiology, Communicable Diseases, Planetary Health, Social Determinants of Health). The PgDip is 120 credits (three core courses plus three options); the PgCert is 60 credits (two core courses plus one 20-credit course).

Career pathways

Graduates work in the NHS, local authorities, government bodies, third sector organisations, academia and international organisations, as public health researchers, epidemiologists, health promotion specialists, data scientists and policy analysts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any degree with a social science, science or biomedical focus, including Medicine, Nursing, Health Science, Social and Public Policy, Data Science or Statistics; significant relevant work experience with lower qualifications may also be accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24, 36 or 48 months part-time

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