Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Public Health Program

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the University of Liverpool is designed to equip students with the analytical, research, and collaborative skills essential for public health professionals. The program focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and reducing health inequalities in a globalized world.

About the Course

The MPH program is available to any university graduate in a health or health-related profession, as well as non-health-related graduates and others approved by the University. The program provides a strong foundation for putting public health principles into practice in various settings, including research, practice, and policy.

Pathways

The program offers two specialized pathways:

1. Master of Public Health
2. Master of Public Health (Global Public Health)

Both pathways provide the expertise and practical skills needed to thrive in diverse public health environments.

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• A critical understanding of the wider determinants of health and health inequalities
• Key statistical concepts and epidemiological techniques applied to public health
• How to use qualitative research to explore current issues in healthcare
• Key techniques in economic evaluation for health and public health interventions
• The application of social science theories and sociological concepts to public health
• Principles of health protection from infectious diseases, hazards, and emerging threats
• How to evaluate the evidence behind public health and healthcare interventions
• How to devise a public health improvement strategy
• Current and historical influences on the development of public health systems

Modules

The program consists of compulsory and optional modules, including:

• Epidemiology and Statistics for Public Health I
• Health Improvement
• An Introduction to Qualitative Research
• Global Public Health
• Health Economics
• Health Inequalities: Evidence and Policy
• Health Protection
• Epidemiology and Statistics for Public Health II
• Evidence-Based Public Health: Theory, Methods, and Practice
• Planetary Health
• Health and Society
• Dissertation

Course Options

The program offers flexible learning options, including:

• Studying as a CPD module
• Studying as an intercalated degree

Careers and Employability

The MPH program provides a strong foundation for careers in public health research, practice, and policy. Graduates can apply for senior positions in public health, including roles in governmental organizations, health services management, policy and planning, housing, transport, community groups, charities, and non-governmental organizations.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• UK fees: ｣13,000 (full-time), ｣6,500 (part-time)
• International fees: ｣30,000 (full-time), ｣15,000 (part-time)

The University offers various scholarships and bursaries, including the Bracken Scholarship and the John Lennon Memorial Scholarship.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program are:

• Graduates in medicine of an approved university, health-related degrees, and non-health-related degrees at 2:2 level or above
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate evidence of work experience (paid, voluntary, internships, etc.) relevant to public health
• Applicants without a degree may be considered on the basis of holding a significant amount of direct public health work experience (assessed by the Program Director)

English Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless they are from a majority English-speaking country. The University accepts TOEFL and Pearsons' language tests, with a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5.