Program Overview

MRes Public Health (Web-based Learning)

Overview

The MRes Public Health (Web-based Learning) is a postgraduate program designed to equip students with the skills to address public health concerns at a local, national, and international level. The program is offered through distance learning, allowing students to fit their studies around other commitments.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of an Upper Second honours degree or the overseas equivalent is required.
• If you have obtained a Lower Second class honours degree, you may still be considered 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 successful completion of their third year.

Application and Selection

• Please apply via our online application form.
• See the application and selection section for details of the supporting documents we require.
• 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: 1 year FT, 2 years PT, 3 years PT
• Number of places/applicants: 200 places
• Course options:
  • Full-time: N
  • Part-time: N
  • Full-time distance learning: Y
  • Part-time distance learning: Y

Course Overview

• Learn the skills to address public health concerns at a local, national, and international level.
• Gain the skills to enter a public health research career if you currently work in healthcare.
• Fit study around other commitments with online learning.
• Learn through coursework and research training, tailoring the taught component to your own needs through a choice of optional units.
• Open up a career in health science research if you undertake a PhD after completing this course.
• We offer a number of units as standalone credited CPD.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MRes (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.
• All fees for entry may be subject to a yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year.

Additional Expenses

• Cost of AP(E)L: The University permits applicants with comparable previous experience to submit an application for consideration of Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (AP(E)L). The maximum AP(E)L is 15 credits to a PGCert, 45 credits to a PGDip and 60 credits to a master's.
• If your 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 charge 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.