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MPH - Master of Public Health
City St George's, University of London
Full Time
Oct 2026
1 Year
The MPH programme has been designed to equip you with the core knowledge, strategic leadership and problem-solving skills necessary to investigate, evaluate, and address complex and contemporary Public Health challenges.Benefits of this courseBy nature, the field of public health is complex and requires cooperation between diverse sectors and disciplines.This course has been designed to incorporate the interplay between health, social factors, economy, environment, and politics to encourage creative and applied learning.Throughout the course, you’ll develop a theoretical foundation and learn how to apply knowledge in real-world situations.This course adheres to the European standards laid out by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation. You will benefit from our cohesive link with the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH).Who is this course for?Whether you have experience working within healthcare systems, or are a graduate with ambitions to develop your career in public health, this course provides the perfect foundation.The course provides a thorough grounding in public health sciences, and you will gain deep understanding of broader public health theory, and approaches across the three domains of public health: health improvement, health protection and health services.You will benefit from a strong team of global multidisciplinary experts as well as the diverse perspectives and experience that our students bring.Career:This master’s degree opens the door to a wide range of careers in Public Health, NGOs, voluntary and health-related sectors.You will be well-placed to take on a management or leadership role, move towards professional qualifications and training, or progress to further study at doctoral level.Our graduates have gone on to work across the world both in private and public sector organisations, including healthcare systems, academic and research environments, international charities and NGOs and local and national government.The knowledge and skills you will learn are highly transferable and valued in any environment that requires authoritative research, data analysis, evaluation and report writing.Placements:You will have the opportunity and support to arrange a placement, but it is not a formal requirement of the course.Teaching and assessmentYou will learn through a dynamic mix of lectures delivered by our academic staff as well as expert guest speakers, peer learning activities, guided independent study and individual supervision.You will also take part in class discussions, group presentations, case study analyses and interactive computer-based exercises and benefit from our virtual learning environment.There are two delivery modes:In-person: teaching is delivered mostly via face-to-face teaching sessions taking place on campus.Online: teaching is delivered exclusively online via live, fully interactive teaching sessions, and via recorded lectures.
You will focus on the core knowledge and skills of epidemiology that provides a foundation for learning in the applied modules. You will develop skills in describing and analysing data, critically appraise study designs and reflect on public health issues.
Evaluation is an essential component of quality improvement and can help solve problems, inform decision-making and build knowledge. You will be guided through the steps required to conduct a successful evaluation and how to address common challenges and barriers.
This module focuses on identifying and assessing the challenges in public health from a global perspective, and provides you with a platform for education and research about health challenges facing the world?s populations, particularly in populations burdened by poverty.
You will develop your theoretical, methodological and research skills to enhance your ability to conduct rigorous research and to reach analytical conclusions. This will form the basis for the development of effective service delivery in health and social care organisations.
You will receive an overview of important definitions and concepts and an introduction to the changing panorama of public health problems. The module provides you with the foundation of public health and a series of themes that underpin public health.
You will examine the core theories of social stratification, inequalities, inequities and social justice and the social patterning of disease and mortality. You will visualize the ways in which everyday aspects of life are inequitably distributed contributing to marked health disparities.
The dissertation provides you with the opportunity to undertake a piece of original, independent research focussed on the topics that are of particular interest to you, and you wish to explore in greater depth.
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