Careers and employability
The MPH forms a core component of approved training programmes for Health Education North West (HENW). They’re responsible for the commissioning and management of training and education for: NHS speciality registrars in public health, working towards a Certificate of Completion of Training and students who wish to go on to complete Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine (MFPHM) Part A.
The programme provides a strong foundation for putting public health principles into practice in a variety of settings, including research, practice and policy.
As an MPH graduate, you can apply for senior positions in public health research, practice and policy. Suitable roles are varied, from working on community health improvement programmes to contributing to the prevention and control of infectious diseases.
You’ll be well-placed to take on a management or leadership role working in:
- Governmental organisations
- Health services management
- Policy and planning
- Housing
- Transport
- Community groups
- Charities
- Non-governmental organisations.
On successful completion of the MPH, you could also choose to pursue further study at doctoral level.