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MSc Public Health

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MSc Public Health
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

The Public Health MSc at Middlesex University London is designed for those passionate about improving the quality of people's lives and making a real difference to health and wellbeing. This postgraduate programme provides excellent training in public health as both an academic and professional discipline, preparing students for a variety of rewarding careers. The curriculum explores how health is affected by cultural, social, and economic circumstances, lifestyle, and environment, while covering methods for controlling disease and promoting health. Students will also examine health inequalities, global public health, and the role of governments and NGOs. Available as a one-year full-time course or a two-year part-time option, the programme offers an alternative exit award in Public Health, Physical Activity and Nutrition. Whether you are looking to enter the public health field or wish to apply this training to your current profession, this course provides a strong foundation in theoretical and practical knowledge. Students benefit from teaching aligned with the UK Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework and the opportunity to engage with a diverse, international cohort.

Tuition Fee Details

Full-time UK students: £11,100. Part-time UK students: £74 per credit, £36 per dissertation credit. International fees are £17,700 for full-time, with part-time rates of £118 per credit and £59 per dissertation credit. The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

UK qualifications

A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject such as Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Statistics, Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences or Biosciences. Other degrees with sciences and/or a statistics component will also be considered.

Other qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications.

English Language Requirements

Other

Applicants must meet the institution's English language requirements. Pre-sessional English courses are available if requirements are not met.

Other Requirements

Other

Minimum of three years' work experience in public health-related senior positions is accepted as an alternative route. Evidence of significant study during the last five years is required.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Public Health Policy and Economics

30 Credits

Health Promotion and Health Protection

30 Credits

Applied Epidemiology

30 Credits

Challenges in Global Public Health

30 Credits

Research Methodology and Dissertation

60 Credits

Public Health and Nutrition - Optional

15 Credits

Public Health and Physical Activity - Optional

15 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates are prepared for roles such as public health practitioner, epidemiologist, data analyst, or health campaign manager. The course also provides foundations for senior roles like public health manager, consultant, specialist, academic, or director of public health.