Course summary
The Master of Public Health (MPH) course at the University of Chester is a comprehensive programme designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in the evolving field of public health, and to engage in the collaborative partnerships required to address determinants of health that transcend national boundaries. The course combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, covering key areas such as epidemiology, health policy, leadership, economics of health, and communicable disease control. It is aligned with both the UK Public Health Skills and Career Framework and the UK Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework, ensuring that you will gain industry-relevant competencies. Whether you are a medical professional, work in social or community sectors, or are seeking to pivot your career, the MPH at Chester provides the tools you need to advance professionally and make a meaningful impact. The programme features expert-led modules and is supported by high-profile guest speakers, providing opportunities for you to engage with leading professionals in the field. Chester stands out for its robust teaching and learning support services, expert faculty, and strong emphasis on health protection, health promotion and disease prevention. The MPH course not only fosters critical thinking and leadership but also opens doors to a wide range of new career opportunities, so that you can become a public health leader on a local, national or global level. Graduates from Chester's MPH course have secured diverse roles such as Situational Awareness Analyst at the UK Health Security Agency, Research Study Coordinator at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Dynamic Keyworker with the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, Research Development Facilitator at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, and Assessment Reablement Officer with Wirral Council.
Assessment method
We will use a variety of assessment methods to assess your understanding. Formative assessment includes self-assessment and peer assessment. Summative assessment includes the submission of essays, analysis of case studies, data analyses and oral presentations. You will have a minimum of 12 hours of taught contact each week, and you will be expected to complete up to 140 hours of independent study for each module.
Entry requirements
Normally, applicants should have an appropriate university degree or equivalent qualification. Alternatively, students with relevant experience may be able to apply through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) route.
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
Please see our website for current fee information
https://www.chester.ac.uk/student-life/fees-and-finance/postgraduate-fees/postgraduate-taught-fees/
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ