Overview

The MPH Public Health at the University of Essex Online prepares students for leadership roles in public health. The programme covers epidemiology, health promotion, policy, research methods, global health challenges, and health systems management. Students gain practical skills to design, implement, and evaluate public health initiatives, while developing analytical, research, and leadership capabilities.

Delivered fully online, it allows professionals to study while maintaining work commitments. The course combines interactive modules, case studies, and applied research projects to ensure practical relevance. Graduates develop the ability to influence health policy, improve community health outcomes, and respond to global health crises.

Career opportunities:

Graduates can pursue roles as public health officers, policy advisors, health programme managers, epidemiologists, or continue to doctoral research in public health.

Accreditation

Royal Society For Public Health (RSPH) Membership

All MPH Master of Public Health (online) students will be provided with a 1 year student membership with the RSPH following the completion of their first module. Upon completion of your programme, you will be eligible to apply for Fellowship of RSPH.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Promotion

Topics in Public Health

Health Needs Assessment and Priority Setting

Epidemiology

Advanced Practice in Healthcare

Research Methods

Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health View 190 other Masters in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for the Master of Public Health (MPH), 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

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for the Master of Public Health (MPH), you must meet the following criteria:

Have at least three years’ relevant work experience

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Tuition Fees

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6713 GBP / year

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6429 GBP / year

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Funding

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