Public Health (Taught)

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.

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.

• Option to graduate with Masters in Public Health with or without specialism. The specialisms are Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Health Promotion.

• Over 95% of the research submitted by the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences was deemed ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’ by the Research Excellence Framework in 2021.

• We are ranked 50th in the world for Life Sciences & Medicine by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

• Through our research, the University of Glasgow has been at the forefront of major public health interventions such as Scotland's smoking ban and alcohol misuse strategy.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Public Health students at the University of Glasgow benefit from learning within a research-intense environment, with staff working in various areas linked to Public Health. Students will engage with interactive lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, computer labs and practical sessions, self-directed learning, online learning, and supervision. Students undertake a variety of assessments, including essays, reports, practical skills coursework, and presentations.

The MPH degree may be obtained with or without a specialism. Specialisms require an additional core course, and the dissertation must be on a suitable topic. Those interested in a specialism should apply for the general MPH programme and a specialism can be chosen during the induction week.

MPH students take three core courses, three optional courses, and a supervised, 60 credit, self-directed research project.

Core Courses
Introduction to Epidemiology and Statistics
Master of Public Health Research Project
Principles of Public Health
Research Methods

Additional core courses for specific specialisms:
MPH with Data Science: Real-world data in health care decision making
MPH with Epidemiology: Advanced Epidemiology
MPH with Health Economics: Health Economics for HTA online
MPH with Health Promotion: Health Promotion: Principles and Practice

Optional Courses (three courses chosen)
Students undertaking the MPH will take three optional courses. Students on a specialism will take an additional two courses.

Advanced Epidemiology
Advanced Statistics
Communicable Diseases
Geography of Health and Health Inequalities
Globalisation And Public Health
Health Economics for HTA online
Health Promotion: Principles and Practice
Managing Healthcare Organisations
Oral Health
Planetary Health
Qualitative Research Methods
Sexual Health and Wellbeing
Social Determinants of Health

There is also the option to take shorter qualifications in the forms of a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate; please see the course page on our website for more details.