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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Glasgow
Distance/Online
JAN-25, APR-25
24 months
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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Glasgow
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24 months
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Public health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. A Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Glasgow allows you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference. Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to experience the outstanding education we are known for without the need for relocation.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
The MPH is taught using a variety of interactive approaches by academics and practitioners with expertise in epidemiology, statistics, global health, and public health research.
The programme is multidisciplinary - our staff and students come from a range of backgrounds including medicine, nursing, mathematics, computer science, psychology, sociology, and social policy.
Public health plays a central role in guiding health care practice, influencing health policy, protecting the public, and improving population health.
Recognised in most countries as an essential qualification for a career in public health.
CAREER PROSPECTS
An MPH degree can help you make a difference in a variety of public health settings. Our graduates have gone on to work for the NHS, local authorities, government bodies, third sector organisations, academia, and international organisations. Career paths include:
public health researcher
health promotion specialist
epidemiologist
health information manager
data scientist
health policy analyst
community health worker
disease prevention specialist
health educator.
Some graduates have also gone on to further study and continued through the PhD route.
Applicants are required to have a 2:1 in a relevant degree or a 2:2 in a relevant degree with some evidence of relevant professional work experience in public health or health care. Relevant degree is any degree with a science/health component. Applications with a borderline 2:2/third class grade are sent to the convenor for further review.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,000 per year
Students from Domestic
£10,000 (total cost). You can pay in instalments of £1,667 per 20 credits. Fees are the same for Jan 2024 start. Fees for NHS-funded students (after NHS-discount): Jan 2024 entry: £1,174 per 20 credits, Sep 2024 entry: £1,237 per 20 credits.
£5,000 per year
Students from EU
£10,000 (total cost). You can pay in instalments of £1,667 per 20 credits. Fees are the same for Jan 2024 start. Fees for NHS-funded students (after NHS-discount): Jan 2024 entry: £1,174 per 20 credits, Sep 2024 entry: £1,237 per 20 credits.
£5,000 per year
Students from International
£10,000 (total cost). You can pay in instalments of £1,667 per 20 credits. Fees are the same for Jan 2024 start. Fees for NHS-funded students (after NHS-discount): Jan 2024 entry: £1,174 per 20 credits, Sep 2024 entry: £1,237 per 20 credits.
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