Masters of Public Health (MPH)

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,000 / year(s)

Next Intake February-2026

Masters of Public Health (MPH)

About

DMU is the only UK university to have been chosen by the United Nations (UN) as an Academic Impact hub for one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities. This partnership provides our MPH students with exceptional opportunities with world-famous global organisations like the UN and World Health Organisation (WHO).

Instead of a traditional thesis students will participate in a practicum, an extended practical project which will give you experience of real public health work. Students will have the opportunity to work with public health institutions/organisations all around the world. This course is an excellent choice for those wishing to make a global impact.

The core public health workforce is divided in practitioners and specialists. This course uses the syllabus of the internationally-recognised Faculty of Public Health Diplomate exam as the basis for our curriculum. This will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to give you the flexibility to pursue a career as both a practitioner and a specialist. Please note that the DFPH exam is not part of the programme, and completing the MPH does not guarantee success. However, the course provides excellent preparation for those who wish to take the exam after graduation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry criteria

Entry criteria

A 2:1 honours degree or above, or equivalent in any subject.
Or, a 2:2 honours degree along with relevant work experience*.
Or, applications are welcomed from mature candidates or those with relevant work experience and evidence of prior learning who do not meet the minimum entry requirements. Each application will be judged on its merits.

*Relevant work experience includes: Two or more years from any public health related experience e.g. local authority, or regional or national bodies including NHSE/OHID/UKHSA or equivalent documented evidence from any other nation outside the UK. Or, three or more years from any health related experience from the UK or any other nation e.g. clinical practice, allied health professionals, environmental health, community development experience, related third sector, NGO or political experience.

Any applicant interested in certain practicum placements, may need to complete a declaration form and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) disclosure application form (if you are an overseas student, you may also need to submit a criminal records certificate from your home country).

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each band when you start the course is essential. English language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning (CELL), is available as a support both before and during the course.

Please visit our international students page for more information.