Program Overview

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MSc Public Health

Overview

The MSc Public Health is a postgraduate program that focuses on the social determinants of health, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of public health issues and the skills to address them.

Introduction

This course aligns with the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework (2016) and will equip students with the core skills needed to effectively interpret and understand key areas of health research and how this can be used to inform and drive policy.

Course Details

Attendance

• Full-time
• Part-time

Duration

• One year (full-time)
• Two/three years (part-time)

Next Enrolment

• September 2025

Modules

• Principles of Public Health
• Applying Population Health
• Evidence-Based Public Health
• Global Health Economics
• Dissertation

Teaching

• Lectures
• Case studies
• Individual and group work
• Independent learning
• Student-led presentations/discussions
• Seminars

Assessment

• Written assessments
• Examinations
• Project reports
• Oral presentations
• Research project/dissertation

Employment and Stats

What About After Uni?

Professionals who wish to develop the skills and knowledge to take a lead role in areas such as prevention, promotion, protection, and international health.

Career Links

Lecturers on the MSc Public Health have close links with a range of national and international agencies and community partnerships, mostly through research with an 'applied' focus.

Requirements

Applicant Profile

This course is suitable for you if you want to develop an understanding of public health problems and intelligently appraise the debates over contemporary public health issues.

Personal Statement

To gain a place on the MSc Public Health, you'll need to submit a personal statement and meet our entry requirements when you apply.

Standard Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree
• We will accept an undergraduate honours degree, normally a 2.2 or above, preferably in a health-related subject.
• An equivalent academic or professional qualification from the UK or elsewhere.

International Students

• We accept qualifications from all around the world.
• Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

English Language Requirements

• If you are an international student and not from a majority English-speaking country, you will need IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5.
• We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Alternative Entry Requirements

• Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)
• We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully.

Fees

Type of Study

• Full-time home: £9,100 per year
• Full-time international: £17,000 per year
• Part-time: Part-time costs will be calculated on a pro rata basis.

Additional Costs

• You should consider additional costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Scholarships for International Students

• If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships.
• Explore our International Scholarships.