Master of Public Health (MPH)

University of Essex Online

Evolve as a leading healthcare professional – and learn how to enhance the world around you – with our Master of Public Health (MPH). Throughout the course, you’ll gain a critical understanding of the key fundamentals underpinning global public health. You’ll also explore a variety of subjects and global perspectives, while building on the skills required to confidently discuss current diseases and trends in public health. The MPH covers a diverse range of topics, including: the demands facing public health on a global scale techniques for assessing population health needs contemporary strategies that support health promotion principles of epidemiology from public health perspectives theory and practice of personal development skills relevant to healthcare. International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.