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Master of Global Public Health at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University

United Kingdom, Canterbury

University Rank:#1201

Canterbury Christ Church University offers the Master of Global Public Health as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Canterbury campus in United Kingdom. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for global public health and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 1, 2026.

About Master of Global Public Health

The MSc Global Public Health course aims to critically engage you with the theories, principles and practices that contribute to the improvements in global public health. The course will engage with current global health challenges and provide insights into innovative responses to meet these challenges, within the context of a complex global political, cultural, geographical and economic environment to support you to develop competencies to work in global public health and health service delivery within NHS, local government, private and charity organisations, international development sector, academia and wider health and wellbeing economy. The curriculum for this course is rooted in evidence-based research skills and knowledge which will prepare you to become an independent public health professional by providing opportunities to engage in research and scholarship within and beyond the school.

The content of the course is informed by the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the future requirements of the United Kingdom workforce, as outlined in the Department of Health’s draft Workforce Strategy for the Health, and Care Workforce and the Review of the Public Health Workforce. The World Health Organisation has grouped these health-related indicators into the following seven thematic areas:

reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
infectious diseases
noncommunicable diseases and mental health
injuries and violence
universal health coverage and health systems
environmental risks
health risks and disease outbreaks.

Many of these public health challenges faced today are global public health problems, requiring of global solutions. To achieve the global solutions, it is important to understand the local health determinants or public health challenges in the context of an interconnected global world. This programme will engage with international and national priorities for people’s health and wellbeing highlighted by the World Health Organization, the UK Department of Health and Social Care and others, which are the key drivers behind the UK and global public health workforce strategies.

Public health reaches beyond local and national dimensions, people and communities across the world require global solutions. The core concept underpinning this Global Public Health course is the examination, analysis and reflection upon complex health determinants in an increasingly globalised world. You will explore the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and public health challenges contributing towards global inequalities. The central aspects of the course include creating an environment for interdisciplinary and interprofessional learning through embedding research and scholarship within the course, enhancing engagement with public health and wider health industry stakeholders and integrating the development of employability skills throughout. The course will use traditional face-to-face learning, combined with an innovative learning approach which will support you within a flexible learning environment.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Global Public Health at Canterbury Christ Church University

Entry Requirements

Bachelor degree For programmes requiring a 2:1:
A final grade of at least Very good/76% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0 For programmes requiring a 2:2:
A final grade of at least Very good/76% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0

English Requirements

TOEFLMin 6.5

English Program Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate programmes will need a minimum English level of IELTS or equivalent 6.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands. Some programmes require 6.5/7.0 – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For postgraduate entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands or equivalent. Some courses have a higher requirement – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For International Foundation entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, with no less than 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other bands.

If you have taken an IGCSE exam in English and have a Grade C, this will also usually be acceptable for most undergraduate courses.

We are also able to consider some non-UK English qualifications for entry. The International Admissions Team will advise if they are able to accept your English language qualification once you have applied.

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Global Public Health

The course will develop a more strategic understanding and is a useful qualification for those who are interested in managerial or senior roles that are concerned with health and wellbeing in health care, social care, education, business or the voluntary sector. Although the course will not lead to a professional registration, it would support you to develop relevant competencies required by a healthy public health workforce, as set out in the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework (PHSKF, 2016), that would be required to gain professional registration with the UK Public Health Registration (UKPHR) and the Faculty of Public Health (FPH). Typical areas of employment that you can enter after completing this course are: international development: education programmes, tackling poverty, human rights global public health: supporting sustainable development goals, tackling global health inequalities charity work and non-governmental organisations commissioning public health services public health intelligence and surveillance improving healthy lifestyles (e.g. physical activity, sexual health, smoking cessation, drugs and alcohol, weight management) Housing and environmental health global public health policy and research health services improvement and administration criminal justice system work in prisons and probation undertake further study to pursue career in academia or research.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Taught Master's degrees

Once you’ve decided what course you’d like to apply for, you can apply directly from the course web page.* You will need to create an account in our online system.

Depending on the course you’re applying for, we may ask you to upload supporting documents, such as qualification certificates or references.

Completing your application

The application is split into several stages and you can navigate back and forth throughout the process. You can also save and return to your application at any time. Simply login whenever you want to continue with your application or check the status.

*If you are interested in MA Social Work, MSc Nursing (Adult or Mental Health) or Physician Associate Studies you need to apply via UCAS.

Applying for a part-time course

If you'd like to apply for one of our part-time courses you need to apply directly to us via our online application system.

Visit the 'apply now' section on the course page to find out if the course you're interested in has a part-time option, and to complete and submit your application.

Learn more about applying directly to us.

Applying as an international student

If you’re an international student applying for a part-time or postgraduate course at Christ Church, you can do this via the online application system in the same way as a home student.

During the application you’ll be asked to upload your Passport and Visa details, any English Language qualifications you have, official translations of your transcripts or a statement of compatibility from ENIC. You can contact ENIC at www.enic.org.uk for more information.

For help and advice about completing your application, please visit our international pages.

You can also contact our recruitment partner, InUni, to start your application. The InUni team will support and guide you throughout your admission journey.

Phone: +44 208 175 3200

Email: [email protected]

Visit: https://inuni-admissions.inuniglobal.com/cccu-international

Master of Global Public Health at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University

United Kingdom, Canterbury