Overview

This Public Health programme from The University of Edinburgh will help you deepen your knowledge and engage with cutting-edge research and practical insights, learning from world-leading academics and practitioners across a spectrum of public health disciplines.

From epidemiology and global health to health promotion and policy, our programme equips you with the tools necessary to address pressing health issues and drive meaningful change in communities worldwide.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme at the University of Edinburgh will be well-equipped to pursue a variety of impactful careers in diverse sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Health Epidemiology
Health Promotion
Investing in Global Health and Development
Research Design for Public Health
Statistical Modelling
Communicable Disease Control and Environmental Health
Sociology of Health and Illness

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , International

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It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in medicine, nursing, social science, science, biomedicine, or other related discipline.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32000 GBP / year

≈ 32000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

13700 GBP / year

≈ 13700 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / 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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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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