Overview

The Public Health programme from Edinburgh Napier University is relevant to UK and international students aiming to develop careers within public health as well as for those wishing to promote the health of the public as part of their current professional role. The programme takes a practical and applied approach and will equip you with the relevant transferable academic skills, professional/practical skills and knowledge to practice in a manner that achieves the purpose of public health i.e., dealing with pandemics, epidemics, reducing health inequalities and prolonging life through the implementation of a broad range of interventions to improve public health outcomes.

Career

As an epidemiologist you will have strong report writing, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collect and analyse complex data. You will be responsible for understanding how disease is spread and the risk it poses to the public. You will create strategy to reduce spread and control the spread of disease and current viral outbreaks.

Daily tasks and responsibilities in this role may include:

Collecting data

Data analysis

Fieldwork

Report writing

Outbreak surveillance

Advising on public health policy with government and local health authorities

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Programme Structure

Course structure:

Applied Epidemiology Taught/Blended MPH

Contemporary Global Issues in Public Health Taught/Blended Programme

Leadership and Collaborative Working in Public Health MPH Taught/Blended

Principles and Theory of Public Health for Health Improvement MPH Taught/Blended

Dissertation Module MPH Taught/Blended
Research Methods MPH Taught/Blended Programme

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 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

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health View 624 other Masters in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply you will need a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above in a Health or Health Sciences related subject.

Other qualifications/experience which demonstrate through our recognition of prior learning process that you have appropriate knowledge and skills may be considered on an individual basis.
This course has academic entry requirements which are assessed alongside relevant work experience.

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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

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Non-residents

21430 GBP / year

≈ 21430 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7650 GBP / year

≈ 7650 GBP / year

Additional Details

Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £7,650
Overseas and EU £21,430

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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