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MPH - Master of Public Health
Aston University
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Studied in-person, at our campus in the heart of Birmingham, our Master of Public Health (MPH) programme will introduce you to a range of public health approaches. The programme is suited to both professionals currently working in the field of public health, and those looking to enter the profession. Whether you're a practising clinician or looking to develop your career as a senior manager within the health services, the MPH programme will provide an in-depth understanding of local, national and global public health concerns, health policies and their sociological and epidemiological implications. The MPH Public Health programme will equip you with the essential skills needed to lead healthcare teams and address global health challenges. You will gain skills in epidemiology, health promotion, critical appraisal and the evaluation of public health initiatives.As an Aston University MPH graduate, you will be equipped for a range of different career options. A career in public health is wide, exciting and varied; graduates can seek employment in local council and government, with the healthcare services (e.g., NHS), and with third sector and NGOs across the world.
This module examines the social determinants of health and illness and their relationship with the health of a population, explaining how health and society are connected.
This module introduces you to the basic concepts and methods of epidemiology to help you understand, interpret, and apply basic epidemiological methods.
This module examines the role that health promotion plays in population level and individual level health and healthcare. It develops your critical understanding and application of health promotion theory and practice.
An introduction to healthcare ethics approaches used in public health and integrate key concepts, theories, methods and topics on the major issues in health ethics.
This module covers key concepts, theories, methods and topics on the major issues in global health.
Introduces you to the major issues in digital health including data and data visualisation, artificial intelligence and health technologies, the digitalisation of hospitals, patient data and remote health monitoring, and automation and digitalisation in therapy development.
Develop an understanding of research methodologies.
You will demonstrate your ability to design, conduct and report the results of a research project in public health. You will work independently, under the guidance of a supervisor.
