
Public Health: Data, Systems and Research PgCert
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Postgraduate Certificates in Public Health are tailored to accommodate learners at various stages of their professional development whether you're new to the discipline or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge. Each Certificate carries 60 CATS points and serves as an introductory pathway into further postgraduate study. Upon successful completion, you may choose to progress to our Postgraduate Diploma and/or Master of Public Health (MPH) programme.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health: Data, Systems, and Research is designed for learners who may have some prior knowledge or experience related to public health but wish to formalise or broaden their understanding by selecting modules that address gaps in their current knowledge / experience. Key Features • Part-time study over a period of up to three years, ideal for working professionals. • In-person delivery, ensuring dynamic learning experiences, with access to online learning resources through Canvas. • A variety of assessment methods, including written assignments, presentations, and, depending on your chosen modules, formal examinations. • Full access to QUB libraries, learning support services, and academic resources, enabling full engagement with the public health literature and academic community.
Key highlights
- 60 CATS points with progression to Postgraduate Diploma or MPH
- Flexible module choice to fill gaps in existing public health knowledge
- In-person teaching supported by online resources through Canvas
- Assessed by written assignments, presentations and, for some modules, examinations
- Full access to university libraries and learning support services
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2.2
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Public health officer
- Health improvement practitioner
- Public health analyst
- Health research assistant
- Health policy officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £2,567 (NI/ROI), £3,467 (GB) | International: £9,200
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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