MPH Public Health (Online) (also PG Certificate) at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A fully online, part-time Master of Public Health taught by research-active public health experts, with a Postgraduate Certificate exit award. The curriculum is validated by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA).

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Medicine and Population Health | Duration: MPH: 2 years part-time; PG Certificate: 1 year part-time (online) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules cover Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisal, Introduction to Research Methods, Systematic Approaches to Evidence Assessment and a Dissertation, plus two optional modules such as Communicable Disease Control and Leading and Managing Health Services.

Career pathways

Graduates work as information analysts, senior public health managers, health promotion specialists and university researchers, and many continue to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject, or a medical degree. Medical students may intercalate. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details and no supporting statement are required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,760 a year (2027/28). MPH, two years part-time; fee shown is for each year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 6,760 a year (2027/28). MPH, two years part-time; fee shown is for each year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MPH: 2 years part-time; PG Certificate: 1 year part-time (online)

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