University College Birmingham

MSc Public Health

University College BirminghamBirmingham, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MSc Public Health at University College Birmingham professionally aligned with the Public Health Knowledge and Skills Framework (PHKSF), is designed to ensure students have a clear focus on the skills required for the public health workforce, including policy, practice, and multi-agency collaboration.

Learning methods include lectures, workshops, and tutorials, supported by resources on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), while assessment is carried out through written examinations, coursework, presentations, and a Public Health Dissertation. Optional work placements, though not compulsory, are also available during the course to allow students to gain valuable experience.

Key highlights

  • Explores contemporary issues and challenges in global public health
  • Taught in Birmingham

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Sustainable Development Award

    Our Sustainable Development Award is open for applications from new international students starting on a full-time postgraduate course (e.g. MA/MSc courses), offering a £4,000 discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £4,000
  • Women in Leadership Scholarship

    A 25% discount of the full tuition fee cost for first year of study

Careers this course leads to

  • Public Health Practitioner
  • Health Improvement Officer
  • Public Health Analyst
  • Health Promotion Specialist
  • Health Policy Officer
  • Epidemiologist

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Public Health from University College Birmingham can pursue roles as:

  • Public Health Practitioners
  • Health Promotion Officers
  • Health Researchers
  • Health Education Specialists
  • Health Policy Advisors

Cost of study

The current cost for studying MSc Public Health at University College Birmingham is £17,000 per year for International students.

Admission

Candidates can apply for the course directly on the university's official website. You can also reach our trained advisors for help.

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