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MPH Global Public Health

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Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Manchester

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,000 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MPH Global Public Health

About

Public Health is a growing concern with issues such as obesity and other complex conditions requiring a need for education and specialist training across the health sector.

The MPH Global Public Health offers a foundation in public health training and exposure to global health analysis, policies, systems and practices.

We have designed this course for health professionals and those interested in developing a career in public health and epidemiology.

You will focus on global public health issues guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015:

Reproductive, maternal, new-born and child health
Infectious diseases
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health
Injuries and violence
Universal health coverage

Course information

On this course you’ll examine and reflect upon the challenges of preventing disease, tackling health inequalities and analysing outcomes in an increasingly globalised world.

The course is arranged as five core taught units (180 credits)

You’ll learn from a breadth of modules, from epidemiology, contemporary issues, and policy, power & leadership in global public health. We aim to ensure that all modules explicitly reflect that many public health challenges faced today are global health problems. This means, all core taught modules include specific content and data examples covering both global and regional situations, with emphasis on the seven WHO health-related SDG thematic areas.

You’ll critically analyse topics from disease prevention and health promotion to the cultural and historical conditions shaping public health policies and practice.

Dissertation topics could include an area of public health relevant to your work and career plans, systematic or narrative literature reviews, or secondary data analysis.

The course will be delivered through a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops and computer-based activities as well as collaborative group work using virtual environments. We use our online learning environment (Moodle) to support our teaching activities and ensure electronic access to all teaching materials.

You’ll be assessed via a range of methods including including essays, examinations, reviews of policy documents, and oral presentations.

Students will be expected to attend timetabled days.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 (or the international equivalent).

Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

GCSE maths and science at grade A-C, or international equivalent (other evidence or experience will be considered on an individual basis).

This course is open to any university graduate in a health or health-related profession. Applicants with a non-health-related undergraduate degree must be able to demonstrate sufficient public health knowledge or experience.

English Program Requirements

You need to have a recognised English language qualification to study at Manchester Metropolitan.

The score required will vary depending on the qualification and the area of study you have chosen. If you hold an offer of a place from the University, your offer will give you the specific requirements for your course.

Typical International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirements are:

6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for undergraduate courses
6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for postgraduate courses

Visit our English language requirements page for examples of recognised tests and minimum acceptable scores.

Career

Career prospects

This course provides a foundation to develop a wide range of professional careers in public health and epidemiology.

Public health focuses on populations and communities, as opposed to individuals, leading to potential careers in public or government services, academia, research, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) and the voluntary sector. Although a number of common themes are covered in this course, you may specialise in roles ranging from health services research, public health analysts, health policy advisors, communicable disease control or directors of public health.

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