MSc Public Health

Liverpool John Moores University’s MSc Public Health is based on current research and follows the Public Health Skills and Career Framework. The course will help students build practical skills, understand population health, and reduce health inequalities. Students will learn from core areas such as policy, epidemiology, health improvement, and research methods, with placements and work-based learning in public health environments.

Students will be assessed with essays, reports, poster presentations, exams and a dissertation which will allow them to apply what they have learnt through practice. Students will have access to personal tutors and dissertation supervisors, with excellent facilities and social spaces at the Public Health Institute located in the City Campus.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a renowned public research university in Liverpool, England. The university’s history goes as far back as 1823, and it has become one of the largest universities in the UK. The university works with partners in different industries to make sure each course stays relevant and prepares its students with practical experience and paid placement.

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Engineering, Medicine, Business, Law, and the Arts. It provides high-quality education, with facilities including high‑performance labs, lecture theatres, social spaces and academic support. The university supports its students to become people who can create real-world change.

Candidates are to submit a personal statement to discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other academic information, a relevant academic and/or employer reference and a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates typically need an Honours degree of at least 2.2 in a health or social science-related course. 
• If you do not have a degree in the related courses, the university may consider equivalent professional qualifications or experience.

English Proficiency:

• Liverpool John Moores University accepts an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• Other English language test scores, such as PTE and TOEFL IBT, are accepted, amongst others.

The tuition fee for the MSc Public Health at Liverpool John Moores University for the academic year is £17,750.

International students at Liverpool John Moores University can get the International Achievement Scholarship, which gives them a £4,000 discount on tuition fees. It is automatic for eligible students and applies every year. To qualify, students need to fund themselves, meet their offer conditions and not have other external funding. 

LJMU offers sports scholarships to talented athletes, providing them with financial support, expert guidance, and flexible study arrangements to help them balance training and studies. They also offer a £500 discount to international students who pay their tuition fees early. Lastly, Regional Scholarships allow eligible students from regions including Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, etc., to receive an automatic £4,000 discount on tuition fees.

The university also offers external scholarship opportunities, including Chevening Scholarship is a UK government scholarship program that covers full costs for master's students who have leadership potential and the WHO/TDR Scholarships for research training in public health and tropical diseases.

Graduates of the MSc Public Health programme from Liverpool John Moores University can become:

• Public health officer
• Epidemiologist
• Research assistant
• Health policy advisor
• Environmental Health Practitioner

Admission to the MSc Public Health programme is made directly through the University's online application form. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.