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Public Health at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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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.
  • Option to graduate with Masters in Public Health with or without specialism. The specialisms are Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Health Promotion.
  • Over 95% of the research submitted by the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences was deemed ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’ by the Research Excellence Framework in 2021.
  • We are ranked 50th in the world for Life Sciences & Medicine by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
  • 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Public Health students at the University of Glasgow benefit from learning within a research-intense environment, with staff working in various areas linked to Public Health. Students will engage with interactive lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, computer labs and practical sessions, self-directed learning, online learning, and supervision. Students undertake a variety of assessments, including essays, reports, practical skills coursework, and presentations. The MPH degree may be obtained with or without a specialism. Specialisms require an additional core course, and the dissertation must be on a suitable topic. Those interested in a specialism should apply for the general MPH programme and a specialism can be chosen during the induction week. MPH students take three core courses, three optional courses, and a supervised, 60 credit, self-directed research project. Core Courses Introduction to Epidemiology and Statistics Master of Public Health Research Project Principles of Public Health Research Methods Additional core courses for specific specialisms: MPH with Data Science: Real-world data in health care decision making MPH with Epidemiology: Advanced Epidemiology MPH with Health Economics: Health Economics for HTA online MPH with Health Promotion: Health Promotion: Principles and Practice Optional Courses (three courses chosen) Students undertaking the MPH will take three optional courses. Students on a specialism will take an additional two courses. Advanced Epidemiology Advanced Statistics Communicable Diseases Geography of Health and Health Inequalities Globalisation And Public Health Health Economics for HTA online Health Promotion: Principles and Practice Managing Healthcare Organisations Oral Health Planetary Health Qualitative Research Methods Sexual Health and Wellbeing Social Determinants of Health There is also the option to take shorter qualifications in the forms of a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate; please see the course page on our website for more details.

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'. Classes start in September and you may be expected to attend induction sessions the week before.

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any degree with a science focus, including Health Science, Medicine, Social and Public Policy, or Statistics. We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications. We may also accept non-relevant degrees where the applicant has evidence of paid or unpaid relevant Public Health experience at a professional level.

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

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Public Health at University of Glasgow - UCAS