MPH Master of Public Health

The course name, MPH Master of Public Health, embodies what this programme is about. It is designed to equip you with the core knowledge and skills required to address public health challenges on a local, national, and global scale.

Designed to teach advanced public health practice, this course applies a practice-oriented teaching method. You will learn through traditional lectures, seminars, case studies, etc., and conduct a dissertation on your preferred area of public health.

By the end of this programme, you will have covered public health aspects like epidemiology, health promotion, policy development, and global health, and developed skills such as research, data analysis, leadership, and project management. This, coupled with the opportunity to explore real-world public health settings, will provide you with an all-around education.

Birmingham City University was established in 1992 and awarded university status in 1971. The university has about 31,000 students from over 100 countries and is consistently ranked among the top 10 UK universities. The university offers high-quality education in fields like Design, Media Studies, Dance, Mechanical Engineering, and Education.

Birmingham City University provides a welcoming learning environment with its fully equipped campuses (City Centre and City South Campuses) and experienced faculty. These make Birmingham City University an excellent choice for any student.

Here are the entry requirements to study the MPH Master of Public Health at Birmingham City University:

All applicants must provide evidence of recent or current experience in the field (voluntary or paid). You are required to submit a personal statement and an academic reference.

Grade Requirements

• To apply, you should have a honours degree with at least a 2:2 classification in a subject relevant to public health. Equivalent qualifications are accepted by the university.

English Proficiency 

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study MPH Master of Public Health at Birmingham City University is £18,600.

Financial aid options offered to students at Birmingham City University include student loans, grants, scholarships, and the Disabled Students' Allowance.

Here are some of the career options you have with an MPH Master of Public Health from Birmingham City University:

• Biostatistician
• Public Health Consultant
• Disease Surveillance Coordinator
• Community Health Manager
• Health Communications Specialist
• NGO Health Programme Officer

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.