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Graduate Certificate
University of Essex Online
Online
APR-26
8 Months
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Graduate Certificate
University of Essex Online
Online
JUL-26
8 Months
Graduate Certificate
University of Essex Online
Online
APR-26
8 Months
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Want a better understanding of public health? Keen to understand how to improve public health challenges across your sector? Our PG Cert Public Health could be your perfect starting point. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to assess the health needs of your own workplace, while understanding the theory behind public health. Not only that, but you’ll also develop the necessary skills to further your career, such as managing priorities and building on interpersonal qualities. Explore a broad range of fascinating topics, including: contemporary models and strategies around effective health promotion activities public health challenges on a global scale key techniques for assessing population health needs Upon successful completion of your PG Cert Public Health, you have the opportunity to progress on to our PG Dip Public Health (120 credits) or the full Master of Public Health (MPH) (180 credits). International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Cert Public Health, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum: an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification.
Students living in
Domestic
£536 month
Students from Domestic
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£560 month
Students from EU
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£560 month
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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