Master of Public Health (MPH) (Online) | University of Liverpool

Course summary

Are you looking to make a difference in healthcare?

The Master of Public Health (MPH) programme offered by the University of Liverpool Online is internationally respected for its multidisciplinary focus and commitment to the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Health for All principles.

Whether you’re working in health services, housing, transport, community organisations, governmental bodies, or non-governmental organisations (NGOs), this programme is ideal for anyone looking to advance their career in public health, policy, and planning.

During the programme, you will explore the complexities of health and social systems, investigate options for strategy development, and evaluate potential programme interventions. Working closely with your peers in small groups, you will develop critical skills to assess challenges and opportunities from multiple stakeholder perspectives. Later in your studies, our international community at Liverpool Online provides a unique chance to gain diverse insights into global public health best practices.

The programme is delivered through a flexible virtual learning platform, allowing you to complete each module at your own pace within its designated timeframe. You can also choose specialist modules to deepen your expertise in public health, covering areas such as crisis and disaster management, programme and policy challenges in low-income countries, and health economics and governance.

The following MPH programmes are also available:

• Master of Public Health (MPH) – Global Health
• Master of Public Health (MPH) – Global Mental Health
• Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Economics and Policy

Modules

Practising and Promoting Public Health in a Global Context (15 credits)
Generating and Evaluating Public Health Evidence (20 credits)
Integrated Research in Public Health: Epidemiology and Qualitative Methods (20 credits)
Leading and Managing Health Systems (10 credits)
Monitoring and Evaluation of Systems and Programmes (10 credits)
Health Inequalities: Integrating Public Health Practice (10 credits)
Core module (one from):
Applied Epidemiological Research for Public Health; or (15 credits)
Applied Qualitative Research for Public Health (15 credits)
Optional modules (two from):
Health Protection Preventing and Managing Communicable Diseases (10 credits)
Managing Crises and Disasters (10 credits)
Programme and Policy Challenges in Low Income Countries (10 credits)§
Health, Economics and Governance (10 credits)
Global Mental Health: Contemporary issues (10 credits)
Global Mental Health Practice & Research (10 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)

Assessment method

Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.

How to apply

International applicants

Global Scholarships of up to 15% for international students residing in specific regions outside the UK. To learn if you are eligible, contact our admissions team on our website.

Entry requirements

All applications for the Master of Public Health (MPH) are open to UK and International professionals who wish to study online.

As an applicant you should possess:

• A master’s or bachelor’s in medicine or a non-health related degree at 2:2 or above, equivalent to a UK degree; plus
• Evidence of work experience (paid, voluntary, internships, etc.) relevant to public health.

We also welcome applicants without a degree, who will be considered on the basis of holding relevant work experience.

All applicants will need to provide a personal statement detailing why they wish to undertake the programme, and how their work experience is relevant to the programme.

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (overall) and 7.0 (reading and writing).

If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the countries listed on our website.

If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please make an enquiry now.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The tuition fee is fully inclusive of all costs: teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits.

If you live in England, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the costs of your degree. If you are not eligible for a student loan, you will be offered a simple monthly payment plan to spread the cost of your tuition over the duration of your studies.

Scholarships and Discounts

University of Liverpool alumni are eligible for 10% discount
Global Scholarships of up to 15% for international students residing in specific regions outside the UK. To find out the scholarship offered in your region, please make an enquiry now.

*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.

Course contact details

Study Online

Email:enquiries@study-online.liverpool.ac.uk

Phone:+44 (0)151 318 4466

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