Course summary

Public health policy and decision-making has an impact on all aspects of our lives. This was seen clearly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Informing and acting on those decisions are highly trained and skilled people working in public health roles. Public health professionals work across community, national and worldwide initiatives, in health improvement, disease prevention and health services planning. Some engage directly with communities to promote health and deliver services. Others work behind-the-scenes, supporting the overall functioning of public health programmes, policies and research. What they share is a passion for supporting the health and wellbeing of communities, and a strong commitment to social justice. This course can help you become part of that powerful workforce, helping to find solutions to community and global health issues. Your reasons for choosing a career in public health will be as individual as you are. Whatever your starting point, and wherever your ambitions lie, this Masters course will help you to develop specific skills and competencies in public health practice, as well as key ‘boundary crossing’ competencies like leadership, communication and systems thinking. You will emerge not only with a comprehensive understanding of public health theories but also with the ability to effect positive change in communities. You will be taught by world-leading public health academics from the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport and the Institute for Social Marketing and Health (ISMH) - an award-winning Institute with more than 40 years of experience in research leading to improvements in population health and wellbeing. We are passionate about public health, and we want to share that passion with you. Our curriculum is validated by Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) recognising our commitment to excellence. As a Stirling student, you will benefit from a curriculum that prepares you for real-world challenges, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to make a difference in public health. Our MPH Master of Public Health course is: 100% online, taking advantage of what digital delivery can offer, and providing flexibility in when, where and how you study. Modular, with options that allow you to create a bespoke course tailored to your career goals. Grounded and practical, including real-world case studies and projects that allow you to apply your knowledge and skills to authentic public health challenges. Individual modules and short courses You’re also able to take any of the current Master of Public Health (Online) modules as part of your individual continuous professional development (CPD), including Public Health Practice, Applied Epidemiology, Public Health Research, Public Health Policy and Health Promotion and Behaviour Change. Find out more about CPD and short courses.