University of Derby

Master of Public Health

University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom

Course overview

• Mapped to UKPHR and PHE competency frameworks, supporting professional recognition • Interdisciplinary curriculum covering epidemiology, health economics, AI in health, global health, and more • Optional specialist modules to tailor your learning to your interests or career goals • Research-led teaching delivered by experienced public health academics and practitioners from a diverse range of backgrounds • Mapped to UKPHR and PHE competency frameworks, supporting professional recognition • Interdisciplinary curriculum covering epidemiology, health economics, AI in health, global health, and more

Key highlights

  • Mapped to UKPHR and PHE competency frameworks for professional recognition
  • Interdisciplinary curriculum spanning epidemiology, health economics and global health
  • Covers artificial intelligence in health alongside core public health topics
  • Optional specialist modules let you tailor study to career goals
  • Research-led teaching from experienced public health academics and practitioners

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Discount

    All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • 25% Alumni Discount

    The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

  • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Public health practitioner
  • Health improvement specialist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Health policy analyst
  • Public health researcher
  • Health promotion manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course

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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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