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Public Health at University of Sussex - UCAS

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Course summary

Our MSc in Public Health provides a solid foundation for public health research and practice, empowering graduates to lead and innovate in a variety of public, NGO and international settings.  Our students collaborate with external partners to address real-world challenges and opportunities as part of their assignments and research. The course team is always happy to help with any questions you might have about studying with us and applying to BSMS. For an informal and friendly chat about course options and admissions, please contact Dr Tilly Paz: [email protected]. For administrative queries, please contact Elizabeth Morris: [email protected]. Key areas of study

  • Principles and practice of public health
  • Epidemiology
  • Research methods and critical appraisal
  • Essential statistics in health and medical care
  • Health protection
  • Global burden of disease
  • Nutrition in public health
  • Economic evaluation of health
  • Population mental health
  • Social determinants of health

Modules

Please check our website in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.


Entry requirements

The course is open to all applicants who are intending to work in public health or related fields, as well as professionals who are in a position to deliver improvements in population health. Some of our students come straight from undergraduate studies, whilst others have extensive work experience. Typical professions of our mature students include primary care and public health practitioners, specialist community public health nurses, health promotion specialists, community development workers, environmental health officers and managers in the NHS and local authorities. Applicants should have achieved a first or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in any Public Health-related subject. OR Evidence of at least five years of work experience in an environment related to public health. Applicants must demonstrate a capacity to study at Masters level. OR Successful completion of at least three years of basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits) with a guaranteed place to continue medical studies on completion of the MSc. For international students an IELTS score of 7 or above is required, with no less than 6.5 in each section, and no less than 7 for writing.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this 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

Information about our tuition fees, funding options and scholarships for UK and international students is available on our website. Find out more here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding

Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.

Public Health at University of Sussex - UCAS