MPH Master of Public Health at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Build the foundations of a career as a public health leader striving to promote health to, and prevent disease in, individuals, families, communities and populations. You’ll analyse public health systems, health protection principles and improvement strategies, learn how to reduce inequalities, and gain essential statistical, research and leadership skills. Our Master of Public Health (MPH) programmes are designed to equip you with the analytical, research, and collaborative skills essential for public health professionals.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll study three compulsory modules and choose one optional module in semester one. Compulsory modules in semester one include Epidemiology and Statistics for Public Health I, Health Improvement, An Introduction to Qualitative Research.

Career pathways

The MPH forms a core component of approved training programmes for Health Education North West (HENW). They’re responsible for the commissioning and management of training and education for: NHS speciality registrars in public health, working towards a Certificate of Completion of Training and students who wish to go on to complete Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine (MFPHM) Part A.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Master of Public Health (MPH) programme is available to any University graduate in a health or health-related profession, as well as non-health-related graduates and others approved by the University. The entry requirements are as follows: • Graduates in medicine of an approved university, health related degrees, and non-health related degrees at 2:2 level or above • Applicants should be able to demonstrate evidence of work experience (paid, voluntary, internships, etc.) relevant to public health • Applicants without a degree may be considered on the basis of holding a significant amount of direct public health work experience (assessed by the Programme Director). Applicants will also need to provide a personal statement detailing why they wish to undertake the programme and how their work experience is relevant to the programme; English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,500 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 31,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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