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: £11,135

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.

Examine the social determinants of health and understand their impact on health outcomes and behaviours.

Explore global health issues, challenges, and initiatives aimed at improving health and reducing disparities across populations.

Develop essential leadership skills and strategies to effectively manage public health initiatives and teams.

Gain critical knowledge and skills in the principles, concepts, and theories of epidemiology to assess population health.

Learn to assess the cost-effectiveness of public health interventions and their impact on healthcare decision-making.

Master qualitative and quantitative research methods to conduct rigorous evaluations of public health programmes.

Design effective research studies that answer key public health questions and advance the field.

Gain the necessary skills to create and implement evidence-based behaviour change interventions that promote health.

Hone your problem-solving, communication, and project management skills through independent research. Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, you'll conduct an in-depth investigation on a relevant public health topic, culminating in a comprehensive research report.

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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