Overview

At Public Health or Epidemiology at The University of the West Indies you will deepen your critical thinking skills as you design and execute an original health research portfolio in your area of interest. In addition to your primary research, you will be required to complete 9 Master’s level credits in any discipline relevant to your focal area.

Students at Public Health or Epidemiology at The University of the West Indies will:

Change the way how health systems currently address priority public health issues e.g. childhood obesity, cancer, cardiovascular disease

Conduct novel and exciting research which contribute to the understanding of diseases, disease states, and the factors affecting their distribution

Engage in interdisciplinary research to advance your career after completing an MPH or equivalent degree

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatics

Epidemiology

Advanced Epidemiology

Research Methodology Core

MPhil Research Seminar

MPhil Epidemiology Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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82

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

6 alternative credits

6-9

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgetown, Barbados
Bridgetown, Barbados

Disciplines

Public Health Epidemiology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Processing Fee (BDS $30 for applicants from contributing countries OR US $30 for applicants from a non-contributing countries)

Birth Certificate (certified or notarized copy)

Curriculum Vitae (2 copies)

Two (2) Referee reports (PDF)

Professional Certificates/Diplomas

Marriage Certificate (where applicable) (certified or notarised copy)

Legal Affidavit or deed poll if your present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate (certified or notarised copy)

Research proposal- 2-3 pages, outlining the area of research, the problem being investigated, the reason you wish to research this area, and the proposed methodology.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15000 BBD / year

≈ 15000 BBD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12500 BBD / year

≈ 12500 BBD / year

Additional Details

Tuition: BBD$25,000 (regional contributing), BBD$30,000 (others)

Living costs

Bridgetown

Barbados

1960 - 2590 BBD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Students at Public Health or Epidemiology at The University of the West Indies will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Bridgetown

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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