Master of Public Health
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This specialist course was designed in response to the demands presented by international and UK government policy and practice, public health and health promotion. It is aimed at both UK and international students and provides a truly global public health perspective. It will be of particular interest to those individuals and professionals who aspire to become leaders in and influence the public health agenda in the UK and overseas.
Not only do future Public Health professionals graduate from this course, but it also provides a clear platform for those wishing to commence doctoral studies. Upon successful completion of this course, you could undertake work experience within Public Health through the Master of Public Health (Advanced Practitioner) route.
Key highlights
- Designed around international and UK government health policy and practice
- Global public health perspective for UK and international students
- Prepares graduates to lead and influence the public health agenda
- Clear platform for progression to doctoral studies
- Optional Advanced Practitioner route offers public health work experience
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include subject; or above
- Degree: 2:2 — Applicants with an honours degree at 2:2 may be considered where the applicant has at least 1 year public health working experience, such as health education, health promotion and improvement, clinical health experience,…
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Public health practitioner
- Health promotion specialist
- Public health policy officer
- Health improvement officer
- Public health researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,900 | International: £18,700
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 University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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