MPH Public Health
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
This programme aims to develop your interest in, and knowledge and understanding of, Public Health Theory and Practice in a Global context. By global health we mean health issues impacting across the world including locally, regionally and nationally in Scotland and the UK. The programme is relevant to UK and international students aiming to develop careers within public health as well as for those wishing to promote the health of the public as part of their current professional role.
The programme takes a practical and applied approach and will equip you with the relevant transferable academic skills, professional/practical skills and knowledge to practice in a manner that achieves the purpose of public health i.e., dealing with pandemics, epidemics, reducing health inequalities and prolonging life through the implementation of a broad range of interventions to improve public health outcomes.
Key highlights
- Public health theory and practice taught in a global context
- Covers health issues locally, nationally in Scotland and the UK, and worldwide
- Practical, applied approach building professional and transferable academic skills
- Prepares you to tackle pandemics, epidemics and health inequalities
- Suits those promoting public health within a current professional role
- Delivered online with January and September start dates
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Health or Health Sciences; or above
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Public Health Practitioner
- Health Improvement Officer
- Public Health Analyst
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Global Health Programme Officer
- Health Policy Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,030 | International: £22,290
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 Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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