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Master of Applied Public Health

University of Lancashire

Preston, United Kingdom
1.25 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Full-time master's in applied public health with a focus on health equity, 12 to 15 months, at the Llandaff campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in Applied Public Health. Apply skills related to Modules cover determinants of health and health promotion
politics
power and health. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Public health practitioner roles aligned with UK and international public health competency frameworks

Curriculum

Modules cover determinants of health and health promotion
politics
power and health
programme planning and leadership
epidemiology in applied public health
health protection
applied research methods and design
and project and career planning
finishing with a project. Full-time study takes 15 months
or 12 months
and may include a work-based placement of up to six months.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree at lower second class (2:2) UK honours level or equivalent
Or an equivalent professional qualification
Some courses need a related subject
A 2:1 (conversion courses)
Professional registration or experience. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree (minimum lower second class or equivalent) or equivalent professional qualification, Some courses add professional registration, Interview or work experience

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 5
PTE Academic 61
Duolingo 105
Cambridge 180
Institutional test 65%

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements
English requirement and deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Create an account and apply through the postgraduate online application portal. Provide transcripts
Referee details and a personal statement where asked. Interview only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,250 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Preston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Health, Social Work and Sport
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.25 years.