Program Overview

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Public Health (Health Services Research) MPH

The Public Health (Health Services Research) MPH program at the University of Sheffield is designed to provide students with essential research and analytical skills for evaluating health services and public health interventions. This APHEA-accredited program offers invaluable insights from leading experts in the field and a strong foundation for pursuing PhD-level studies.

Course Description

This course provides a thorough grounding in techniques for evaluating health services and public health interventions, and is an excellent foundation for a PhD or a career in public health or health services research. By joining this program, students will benefit from the expertise of a top research university.

Why Sheffield?

• Deepen understanding of how to assess, evaluate, and plan health services
• Develop advanced inquiry skills through evidence-based analysis
• Gain critical insight into health economics and the research methods underpinning health systems evaluation
• Taught by research-active public health experts
• Build strong analytical capabilities for impactful decision-making

Intercalation

The university accepts medical students who wish to intercalate their studies. More information is available on the School of Medicine and Population Health website.

Accreditation

This curriculum has been validated by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA). The University of Sheffield is an APHEA-accredited institution.

Modules

A selection of modules is available each year. Some examples include:

• Core modules:
  • Dissertation
  • Epidemiology
  • Introduction to Research Methods
  • Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisal
  • Critical Reflections in Global Health
  • Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
  • Randomised Controlled Trials
• Optional modules:
  • Health Needs Assessment, Planning and Evaluation
  • Communicable Disease Control
  • Further Statistics for Health Science Researchers
  • Economic Evaluation and Healthcare Financing
  • Health Promotion
  • Public Health Informatics
  • Systematic Reviews and Critical Appraisal Techniques

Duration

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

Teaching

Students will learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and independent study.

Assessment

Assessment will be through coursework, exams, and a dissertation.

Career Prospects

Public Health masters graduates work in diverse fields, with many finding positions in health or public health settings. A significant percentage pursue doctoral studies or careers in research and academia, reflecting the quality of the research-led teaching.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject or a Medical degree
• International qualifications are also considered
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent

Fees and Funding

• Home (2026 annual fee): £12,360
• Overseas (2026 annual fee): £30,625
• NIHR INSIGHT funding is available for students planning to take the MPH Public Health (Health Services Research) course
• £3,000 scholarships for international students
• Save up to £2,500 on course fees for Sheffield graduates

More Information

For more details, please refer to the School of Medicine and Population Health.