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Masters of Public Health (MPH)

ºÚÁÏÍø’s MPH, in collaboration with the UN and its SDGs, offers hands-on global public health experience. Engage in real-world projects, optional international field placements, and a curriculum aligned with the Faculty of Public Health’s Diplomate exam, preparing you to sit this exam separately if you wish. 

Block teaching designed around you

You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive community. That’s why most of our postgraduate taught students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You will benefit from more regular assessments and feedback, a better study-life balance, and a simplified timetable that provides more time for work, professional development, caring responsibilities, and everything else that's important to you. Our block-taught courses are informed by industry practice, often accredited by professional bodies, and are delivered by passionate and talented academics, who will help you develop the skills to achieve your goals.

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Overview

Join Professor Ivan Browne OBE, and Associate Professor Alex Hammant, as they introduce the Master of Public Health (MPH) at ºÚÁÏÍø.

ºÚÁÏÍø is the only UK university to have been chosen by the United Nations (UN) as an Academic Impact hub for one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities. This partnership provides our MPH students with exceptional opportunities with world-famous global organisations like the UN and World Health Organisation (WHO).

Instead of a traditional thesis students will participate in a practicum, an extended practical project which will give you experience of real public health work. Students will have the opportunity to work with public health institutions/organisations all around the world. This course is an excellent choice for those wishing to make a global impact.

The is divided in practitioners and specialists. This course uses the syllabus of the internationally-recognised Faculty of Public Health Diplomate exam as the basis for our curriculum. This will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to give you the flexibility to pursue a career as both a practitioner and a specialist. Please note that the DFPH exam is not part of the programme, and completing the MPH does not guarantee success. However, the course provides excellent preparation for those who wish to take the exam after graduation.

Key features

  • Global connections: Benefit from ºÚÁÏÍø’s close links with international organisations like the UN and WHO. This includes opportunities for practicums and hands-on projects that replace the traditional dissertation. All students will have the opportunity to visit the WHO’s headquarters in Geneva, where they can speak with and learn from the staff working there. Participation in this trip is optional.
  • International exposure: You will have the opportunity to work with international partners, gaining practical experience in local public heath systems and learning in a vibrant global context.
  • SDG informed teaching: The course aligns each sub-section to one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs act as a lens through which you will learn key public health concepts. 
  • Excel in the public health workforce: Aligned with the Faculty of Public Health’s Diplomate exam, this course equips you with the skills and knowledge to excel as a public health practitioner and specialist.
  • Expert teaching: Learn from Academics, public health practitioners, specialists, and senior guest lecturers, bringing real-world insight to your learning.
  • Immersive and innovative learning experience: Engage in full-day sessions tackling real-world public health scenarios for practical, hands-on experience. Engage in our innovate teaching methods which bring exercise and art into the classroom.
  • In-demand skills: Not only do we cover the core public health knowledge and skills required for the Diplomate exam, we also focus on leadership, collaboration and management skills so our students can shine in the workplace. Please note that the DFPH exam is not included in the programme, and completion of the MPH does not guarantee success in the exam.
  • Local to global: Leicester’s diverse communities offer a unique opportunity to address health challenges and develop solutions in one of the UK’s most diverse cities.

Scholarships:

ºÚÁÏÍø offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and bursaries to help you realise your academic ambitions.

International Scholarships

Find out about available scholarships and country specific fee discounts for international students. 

 

 

ºÚÁÏÍø has been shortlisted for the Postgraduate Award in the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs), as voted for by students.