
Public Health & Health Promotion MSc Online
Gain advanced skills and research expertise to enhance community health and take your career to the next level.
Start Dates: January, May, September
Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode: Online
Fees: £11,135
About the programme
Advance your career in healthcare with this online MSc in Public Health and Health Promotion at Brunel University of London. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to thrive in various healthcare organisations, including public health agencies, community organisations, and nonprofits.
This programme adopts a critical approach, focusing on the application of health promotion strategies to enhance community health outcomes while developing essential academic and research skills. You’ll explore the connections between societal factors and health, gain competencies in programme planning and evaluation, and conduct empirical research addressing pressing public health issues.
Offered in a flexible online format, this MSc 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 and health promotion, 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 evolving field of public health.
Modules
Our continuously refined modules, including eight core courses and a final research project, ensure you develop practical skills for success in the healthcare sector.
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 subject such as public health, allied health, health-related studies, social sciences, or biosciences.
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
Change-making focus: Develop the skills to transform population health, health equity, and community well-being.
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.
In-demand skills to push the healthcare sector forward

Health promotion strategies
Learn to design and implement interventions to improve population health.

Health policy analysis
Analyse and assess health policies and their impact on populations.

Epidemiological research
Develop skills in epidemiology to evaluate public health interventions and trends.

Data analysis
Gain data analysis skills to interpret complex datasets and inform decisions.

Research methodologies
Master research methodologies for evidence-based health promotion practices.

Communication
Master critical thinking and communication skills with an understanding of health equity.
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Supporting you towards 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

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