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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Edinburgh
Online
SEP-25
3 years
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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Edinburgh
Online
SEP-25
3 years
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The Master of Public Health (MPH) online programme is based on a longstanding tradition of academic teaching and research in public health at the University of Edinburgh.
Public health is about preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the efforts of society.
Who this programme is for
Whether you are already a working professional in this area, or new to the subject, this Master of Public Health (MPH) is the ideal programme for those wishing to address today's problems in public health.
Our MPH programme provides you with an understanding of how different scientific disciplines can be used to investigate and then develop the best professional practice in epidemiology, public health and the social science of health.
The programme is designed to provide an entry point to either the public health profession or public health research for those new to the subject, but also to provide sufficient depth for the benefit of existing public health professionals.
Career opportunities
The programme will equip you with an extensive Public Health knowledge which will improve employment prospects in the evolving public health arena.
The Masters can also offer a good basis for further study in the form of a PhD or Professional Doctorate.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent in medicine, nursing, social science, science, biomedicine, or other related discipline.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,370 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£6,370 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£6,370 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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