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Master of Public Health

Why choose Herts?

  • Industry Accreditation: This course is delivered in line with public health practice guidance from the Faculty of Public Health and accredited by the European Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA).
  • Employment Prospects: Graduates are currently working as doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and health professionals within the National Health Service improving their practitioner and management careers upon completion of this course.
  • Extended Placement, Advanced Research and Online pathway options available for this course.
  • Entry requirements and key information
    • Good Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2.2 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or relevant experience in the area of public health may be considered in place of a degree
    • GCSE (or equivalent) in English with minimum grade C or IELTS score of 7.0 (minimum of 6.5 in any band)
    • GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics with minimum grade C

    For candidates who have no formal qualifications, candidates will be required to complete a number of selection activities which may include:

    • Completion of a self-assessment questionnaire based on the competency requirement of the Faculty of Public Health
    • Submission of a short written discussion about a public health peer-reviewed article (which will be supplied to the candidate)
    • Participation in an interview

    Supporting documents required

    • Copies of the front and back of your undergraduate degree transcript and certificate
    • Your CV
    • English language GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent - you should have a score of 7.0 overall if presenting an IELTS test)
    • Mathematics GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent)
    • Substantial personal statement about why you want to study this programme, what you hope to gain from the course and where you see your future development taking your career
    • Copy of the photo page of your passport
    • One academic or professional reference.

    Find out more about international entry requirements

    Institution code

    		 H36

    School of study

    		 School of Life and Medical Sciences

    Course length
  • Full Time, 1 Years
  • Part Time, 2 Years

    • Location
  • University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
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About the course

The range of optional modules offered and the breadth of cases used across the programme will provide opportunities for specialism in the global and local context.

Why choose this course?

  • You will be taught by expert teaching staff within Life and Medical Science, Nursing and Social Work and The Business School at the University of Hertfordshire. 
  • This MPH Public Health course combines the work of public health theory, practice and research
  • University of Hertfordshire was ranked 2nd in the East of England for Social Policy (2023 Complete University Guide).
  • Level 7
    Module Credits Compulsory/optional
    Evidence Based Practice 30 Credits Optional
    Project Report 30 Credits Optional
    Public Health Foundations 30 Credits Optional
    Public Health Research and Epidemiology 30 Credits Optional
    Communicable and Non-Communicable Conditions 30 Credits Optional

    • Key staff

    Dr Marvelle Brown
    Admissions Tutor
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    Further course information

    Course fact sheets
    Master of Public Health Download
    Master of Public Health Download
    Programme specifications
    Master of Public Health Download
    Additional information

    Sandwich placement or study abroad year

    n/a

    Applications open to international and EU students

    		 Yes

    Student experience

    At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible. We offer a range of support services including; student wellbeing, academic support, accommodation and childcare to ensure that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying and having fun.

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