MPH Master of Public Health
Course overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health, and Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health with Social Action. This programme has been designed to support your employability in public health roles across the UK and internationally.The MPH Master of Public Health at Glasgow Caledonian University is designed for those who want to improve public health and reduce health inequalities both locally and globally. The course focuses on real-world challenges, including ageing populations, chronic disease, migration, and climate change, and prepares graduates to contribute meaningfully to public health policy, research, and practice.
Studying the Master of Public Health at Glasgow Caledonian University helps you build important knowledge and skills in public health. You will learn about health inequalities, how to use public health data, ways to protect people's health, and how to create health policies.
The course is available at both the London and Glasgow campuses, and can be studied on campus or online. You’ll benefit from input by experienced academics, public health professionals, and guest speakers. A final dissertation allows you to focus on an area of interest with full academic support.
You can choose from four exit awards depending on your needs: Master of Public Health, Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health.
Entry requirements
If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to study this course through the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.
Grade Requirements:
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A UK honours degree of 2:2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Allied Health professions, Microbiology or Chemistry is required for this course.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants who are non native speakers of English will be required to show proof of proficiency in English. To do this, an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component below 6.0 is required.
Scholarships
Chancellor Yunus Scholarship
GCU will cover £7,000 towards your tuition fee for the full-time MSc Social Innovation master's course commencing September 2025.
Up to £7,000GCU Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship
New to GCU Regional Scholarship
£3,500 scholarship in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £3,500
Career opportunities
A Master of Public Health from Glasgow Caledonian University offers employment in career paths such as the following:
- Epidemiologist
- Health Policy Analyst
- Community Health Educator
- Healthcare Administrator
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Health Counsellor
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study the Master of Public Health at Glasgow Caledonian University for the 2025/2026 academic year is £16,200.
Admission
You can apply for this course through the online application platform provided by the university. Should you have any questions about this process, you can reach out to our counsellors at AHZ for assistance.
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