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Public Health (Epidemiology) MPH/PgDip/PgCert

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    MPH - Master of Public Health

  • Location

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Public health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. A Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Glasgow allows you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

The MPH is taught using a variety of interactive approaches by academics and practitioners with expertise in epidemiology, statistics, global health, and public health research.

The programme is multidisciplinary - our staff and students come from a range of backgrounds including medicine, nursing, mathematics, computer science, psychology, sociology, and social policy.

Public health plays a central role in guiding health care practice, influencing health policy, protecting the public, and improving population health.

Recognised in most countries as an essential qualification for a career in public health.

Public Health iconOption to graduate with Masters in Public Health with or without specialism. The specialisms are Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Health Promotion.

Through our research, the University of Glasgow has been at the forefront of major public health interventions such as Scotland's smoking ban and alcohol misuse strategy.

Students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip exit awards during this course.

CAREER PROSPECTS

An MPH degree can help you make a difference in a variety of public health settings. Our graduates have gone on to work for the NHS, local authorities, government bodies, third sector organisations, academia, and international organisations. Career paths include public health researcher, health promotion specialist, epidemiologist, health information manager, data scientist, health policy analyst, community health worker, disease prevention specialist, and health educator. Some graduates have also gone on to do a PhD.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 30,240per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    28th

  • Campus address

    University of Glasgow, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G12 8QQ, Scotland

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A wide range of international scholarships are available including International Excellence scholarships and postgraduate awards.
Meet students from across the university with over 250 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision available prior to starting university, and English language support options throughout the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Medicine

    7th out of 36 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 247
    245 99%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    20th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 74%

    23rd

    11

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