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Master of Public Health

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 2, 1 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

An MPH covering the social, Environmental and behavioural influences on population health.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Public Health in MPH to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in behavioural and social influences
  • Research techniques and data analysis. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Local authorities
  • Charities
  • Data analysis
  • Health care management
  • Health education

Curriculum

  • Explores public health problems across communities and their environmental
  • Behavioural and social influences
  • Research techniques and data analysis
  • How evidence can influence policy
  • Advanced health promotion
  • Leadership in public and social health
  • And communicable disease.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: You will need a good honours degree
  • or equivalent
  • In a related discipline. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some courses) in a related subject, Research proposal or department pro forma, CV, References.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence
  4. Research proposal or department pro forma
  5. CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,675 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,502 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science and Health
DepartmentSchool of Health and Social Care
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2, 1 years.