Program Overview

MPH Occupational Health / Overview

Overview

The MPH Occupational Health course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to address occupational health concerns in the workplace, and at local, national, and international levels.

Entry Requirements

• We require a minimum of an Upper Second class honours degree or overseas equivalent.
• If you have obtained a Lower Second class honours degree, we may still consider your application if you have significant relevant research or professional experience (e.g., 3-years or more in a public health team).
• Intercalating students: This course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from The University of Manchester and other UK universities, upon completion of their third year.

Application and Selection

• Please apply via our online application form.
• We recommend that you apply as early as possible. Late applications may be considered.
• We reserve the right to close applications if the course is full.

Course Details

• Duration: Distance learning - 1 yr FT, 2 yr PT, 3 yr PT
• Degree awarded: MPH
• Number of places/applicants: 200 places

Course Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
---|---|---|---|---
MPH | N | N | Y | Y
PGDip | N | N | N | Y
PGCert | N | N | N | Y

Course Overview

The course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to address occupational health concerns in the workplace, and at local, national, and international levels. Students will learn through online delivery of the course content, with extensive support. An optional face-to-face induction is available.

Fees

• MPH (full-time distance learning):
  • UK students (per annum): £12,000
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £26,000
• Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
• The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition and administration costs during your studies.

Additional Expenses

• Cost of AP(E)L: The University permits applicants with comparable previous experience to submit an application for consideration of Accreditation Prior (Experiential) Learning (AP(E)L). The maximum AP(E)L is 15 credits to a certificate, 45 credits to a diploma, and 60 credits to a master's. If an AP(E)L application is successful, the University charges £30 for every 15 credits of AP(E)L. The overall tuition fee is adjusted and administrative charges applied.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• Equity and Merit Scholarships: We offer Equity and Merit Scholarships to academically excellent students from Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
• Manchester Alumni Scholarship Schemes: If you're a current or recent student at The University of Manchester and plan to start a master's course, you may be eligible for our Manchester Alumni Scholarship Schemes.

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The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests. More information can be found at the OfS website.