Program Overview

Public Health MSc

The Public Health MSc course offers a comprehensive understanding of public health issues on a local, national, and global scale. It provides specialized skills for advancing public health and disease prevention worldwide.

About the Course

This course is designed to develop critical research skills, gain insights into global drivers behind health system reform, and build understanding of policy development and implementation across developed and developing nations. Students learn to apply their knowledge through exploring real-life case studies from around the world.

Course Accreditation/Endorsement

The course addresses key competencies from the UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) and, on completion, students are eligible to apply for fellow membership of the UK Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

Students have access to simulation units, including the University's Moot Court and simulated clinical skills suites, providing instrumental learning opportunities and preparing them to respond to and manage a range of scenarios.

Partnerships and Collaborations

The University has strong links with internal and external development partners, such as Luton Borough Council's Public Health Department and the University of Bedfordshire's Institute for Health Research.

Student Experience

• Gain expertise and insight on a course based on the principle that medical professionals should improve health and prevent disease, not just provide treatment for those who are ill.
• Build experience exploring case studies from around the world.
• Benefit from a research-active academic team involved in internationally excellent and world-leading research.
• Opportunities for work and research experience in public health areas.

What Will You Study?

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• Epidemiology in public health
• Public health protection
• Healthcare commissioning
• Health and social care inequalities
• Ethical and legal issues in healthcare
• Public health intelligence
• Principles, policies, and issues in public health
• Public health research methods
• Dissertation

How Will You Be Assessed?

The assessment strategy is designed to assist students in identifying, reflecting on, and meeting their own learning needs in relation to their working environment. Each unit is further designed to develop public health skills in ways that are directly relevant to the workplace.

Careers

There are a range of career opportunities within public health, including public health analyst, public health program manager, and public health specialist. The course can also act as a platform for postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD) study in public health.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement for entry to the MSc Public Health is a relevant health or social care degree qualification (grade 2.2 or higher). It is also highly desirable that candidates have some experience working within the health (preferably public health) or social care sector.

Fees for This Course

• UK: The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year.
• International: The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900.

Available Scholarships

The University offers various scholarships, including the International Postgraduate merit-based scholarships worth up to £3000 off international tuition fees and the Alumni Scholarship for UK students who have successfully completed an undergraduate Honours degree from the University of Bedfordshire.