Master of Public Health (MPH) Online

Enhance your career by mastering a multidisciplinary approach to tackling today’s health and social challenges.

Start Dates: January, May, September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study Mode: Online

Fees: £11,520

About the programme

Kickstart your successful career in various public health settings, including governmental health agencies, non-profits, and healthcare organisations, with this online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Brunel University of London. This degree offers a critical approach that emphasises public health leadership, the importance of health promotion, and the application of evidence-based practices to improve community health outcomes.

You’ll explore the complex factors impacting population health, gain competencies in epidemiological research, and conduct empirical studies addressing pressing public health challenges.

Offered in a flexible online format, this MPH allows you to balance your studies with professional and personal commitments. Engaging and interactive learning experiences enable you to develop in-depth knowledge of public health principles while fostering collaboration with a diverse cohort of peers from around the globe. As you enhance your research and communication skills, you’ll be well-prepared to become a leader in the dynamic field of public health.

Accreditation 

This programme’s curriculum is validated by Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA).

Modules

Our refined modules ensure an optimal learning experience, equipping you with practical skills for success in public health through eight core modules and a final research project.

Uncover the patterns behind public health challenges, from COVID-19 to cancer, and gain the analytical tools to track, assess, and act on real-world health data.

Discover how public health leaders drive change and address urgent health challenges by navigating social inequalities, digital health trends, and shifting public attitudes.

Explore the big picture of health and well-being worldwide, from historic global initiatives to today’s urgent challenges like disease, pollution, and climate change.

Investigate the avoidable differences in health status between groups, from gaps in life expectancy to unequal access to care and varying disease rates, and discover ways to address these disparities.

Do health interventions work—and are they worth it? Explore how to measure outcomes, weigh costs, and guide better decisions in evidence-based healthcare.

Learn how social and cognitive factors influence health behaviours and apply theory to design and evaluate effective health promotion interventions.

Build expertise in designing, conducting, and analysing both quantitative and qualitative public health research, using primary data, secondary sources, and digital methods to inform evidence-based practice.

With research funding under pressure, it’s crucial to design studies that truly deliver. Build the skills to create ethical, impactful health research from start to finish.

Take charge of your own research journey, applying theories and methods to explore a health economics or policy question while honing your skills in ethical practice and clear communication.

Entry requirements

To join this programme, you’ll need:

  • A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree or; an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a relevant subject for the programme which you are applying.

Non-native speakers of English need either of the following: 

  • IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
  • Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)
  • TOEFL: 90 (min 20 in all) 
  • BrunELT: 63% (min 58% in all areas)

Shape the future of public health

Industry-relevant curriculum: Address society’s toughest health challenges through cutting-edge case studies and hands-on projects.

Interactive global classroom: Collaborate with peers worldwide in our innovative virtual learning environment.

Change-making focus: Develop the skills not only to succeed in public health, but to transform it.

Develop skills to lead public health initiatives in diverse settings.

Master epidemiological methods to analyse health trends and assess interventions.

Assess the cost-effectiveness of health interventions to guide policy.

Learn public health data analysis to interpret complex datasets and inform decisions.

Master mixed-method research for evidence-based public health.

Communicate research findings and health recommendations to diverse stakeholders.

Hear what our students have to say about this programme

  • I'm a clinical researcher manager and I've been doing this for quite a while. And I work remotely as well, so during the pandemic, I thought this would be a great chance to further myself. Brunel was one of the top universities, so I went for it.
    Olusola Adunga,
    Master of Public Health (MPH) online

Supporting you toward success   

Throughout your academic journey, we offer personalised guidance, skill workshops, alumni network access, and continuous support.

Many of our graduates take on key roles in public health, such as:

  • Chief medical officer
  • Epidemiologist
  • Public health manager
  • Health informatics specialist

Our graduates work here

  • Our aim is to support the development of students to become leaders in public health. We do this by unlocking their intellectual abilities and transferable skills as well as providing employment opportunities through access to a pool of potential employers.
    Dr Nana Anokye,
    Director of Division of Global Public Health, Brunel University of London

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