Course summary
Equip yourself with knowledge, expertise and strategic insight with this fully online and part-time Master of Public Health (MPH). Throughout the programme you will explore, in small groups and individually, topics such as principles and practices within a global context, as well as methodologies and approaches from an ethical, social and economic standpoint. This online MPH is fully accredited by APHEA (Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation). The curriculum has been designed to allow students to elect studying specialist modules to advance specific expertise in public health, such as managing crises and disasters, programme and policy challenges in low-income countries, and health economics. Why study this subject? On this programme you will have the opportunity to critically appraise and apply public health knowledge, whilst equipping you with skills to evaluate options for strategic development and programme interventions. Throughout your studies, you will discover the significance of leading and managing health systems, skills managing crises and disasters, and explore applied epidemiological research for public health. You can elect to study specialist modules to advance specific expertise in public health, such as managing crises and disasters, programme and policy challenges in low-income countries, and health economics. The modules you choose could enable you to pursue our specialist pathways in Global Mental Health, International Public Health or Management of Health Systems. Teaching methods and style This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art virtual learning environment, which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals. Career destinations The MPH provides a solid foundation for public health research and practice in a variety of public, NGO, and international settings. With the knowledge and skills this programme will give you, you'll be able to apply public health principles into effect in a variety of settings including research, practice, policy and at the interface of applied research. Successful completion of this programme may lead to roles such as an Environmental Health Practitioner, Epidemiologist, Health Improvement Practitioner, Health and Safety Adviser.
Modules
Practising and Promoting Public Health in a Global Context (15 credits) Generating and Evaluating Public Health Evidence (20 credits) Integrated Research in Public Health: Epidemiology and Qualitative Methods (20 credits) Leading and Managing Health Systems (10 credits) Monitoring and Evaluation of Systems and Programmes (10 credits) Health Inequalities: Integrating Public Health Practice (10 credits) Core module (one from): Applied Epidemiological Research for Public Health; or (15 credits) Applied Qualitative Research for Public Health (15 credits) Optional modules (two from): Health Protection Preventing and Managing Communicable Diseases (10 credits) Managing Crises and Disasters (10 credits) Programme and Policy Challenges in Low Income Countries (10 credits)§ Health, Economics and Governance (10 credits) Global Mental Health: Contemporary issues (10 credits) Global Mental Health Practice & Research (10 credits) Dissertation (60 credits)
Assessment method
Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.
How to apply
International applicants
International applicants may be eligible for a range of scholarships of up to 20%. To learn if you are eligible, contact our admissions team on our website.
Entry requirements
All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us now via our online LiveChat. Applicants should possess either: A master’s or bachelor’s in medicine, equivalent to a UK degree, coupled with at least one year experience in a public health related field; or A minimum of a 2:1 class degree in a public health related discipline, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, coupled with two years’ professional experience in a public health related field; or A minimum of a 2:1 class degree in a non-public health related discipline, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, coupled with two years’ professional experience in a public health related field. Applicants should must also have: A minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English language and mathematics. All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5. If you do not have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16065 | Whole course |
| International | £16065 | Whole course |
| England | £16065 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £16065 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £16065 | Whole course |
| Wales | £16065 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £16065 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £16065 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The tuition fee is fully inclusive of all costs: teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits.
If you live in England, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the costs of your degree. If you are not eligible for a student loan, you will be offered a simple monthly payment plan to spread the cost of your tuition over the duration of your studies.
Scholarships and Discounts
- You will receive a 5% discount if you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
- University of Liverpool alumni are eligible for 10% discount.
- Regional Scholarships of up to 20%. To find out the scholarship offered in your region, please make an enquiry now.
*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.
Provider information
University of Liverpool
The Foundation Building
765 Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L69 7ZX