PGDip Public Health at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Advance your public health knowledge and develop essential skills with our postgraduate diploma in public health. You'll also gain research skills, as well as skills in using data and critical appraisal, which are essential to any role in public health. , but does not require you to study the full master's.

What you will study

We also have a variety of optional modules you can choose from, so you can meet your personal learning and development needs. You'll take modules in 2 blocks, which run for 10 weeks each – from October to December, and January to May. Timetables will vary depending on the modules, and teaching takes place on a designated day of the week or in one-week blocks.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. You will need a 2.2 degree to apply for our postgraduate diploma in public health. Our successful applicants have a wide range of degrees – when applying for PGDip Public Health, you need to show how your degree and interests connect to public health. You must also demonstrate your numerical competence. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,000 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 25,100 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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