Online Master of Public Health
Transform the future of public health
Study online, on your terms
A member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK universities, the University of Glasgow has been providing education in public health since 1839. Our online Master of Public Health programme will give you experience in a research-intensive environment with strong links to public health practice. Through its research, Glasgow’s School of Health & Wellbeing has been at the forefront of evaluating major public health interventions, such as Scotland’s smoking ban and the country’s current alcohol misuse strategy. It’s this focus on original, life-changing research that elevates the programme content.
Whatever your background, this programme will give you the skills and knowledge to drive positive change and help safeguard public health, as well as the opportunity to explore the field in order to advance your career in health improvement, health protection and humanitarian aid.
Join an institution where ambitious people are driven to succeed. Study our online Master of Public Health and start changing the world today.
100% online
Three starts a year
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Examine environmental, sociological and economic impacts
Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this online Master of Public Health is taught by staff from a number of areas. This programme emphasises original research and takes an international approach to public health. Current disciplines represented include health promotion, health protection, sociology, psychology, epidemiology, statistics and health economics. Discover some of the courses that feature in our 100% online programme below.
This course will outline the meaning of public health and the factors that influence health in different settings. It will also introduce students to specific public health practices and related challenges.
The Introduction to Epidemiology course takes students through the major techniques used to measure the health of populations as well as considering how poor study design can cause misleading results. The course aims to make students competent at interpreting and critically appraising epidemiological literature and provides a basis for more advanced study of the topic.
This course introduces students to the theoretical approaches and practice of health promotion, including the planning and evaluation of health promotion programmes at local, regional and national levels.
Interactive online learning
No matter where you are, you can experience relevant learning that applies to the real world as you build community with students from over 83 countries worldwide.**
- Our virtual learning environment is easy to use and can be accessed on mobile, tablet or desktop devices.
- Programme content is delivered in bite-sized chunks to suit your schedule and the online format.
- Take breaks between courses and have catch-up weeks in the middle of courses to ensure you remain up to speed with your learning.
Career prospects
Our programme places a strong emphasis on original research and takes an international approach to public health. Widely recognised by health organisations and businesses the world over, a Master of Public Health opens up careers in teaching, health programme management, epidemiology and academic research.
Top 5 job areas for our students***
- Nurse 13.04%
- Administration 11.59%
- Doctor 11.59
- Pharmacist 8.70%
- Education 7.25%
Programme outcomes
- Appraise policy and assess its contribution to public health.
- Apply principles of epidemiology, statistical analysis and health improvement in the field.
- Identify, analyse and apply social, economic and environmental theories to improve services.
- Assess and debate explanations for the persistence of public health inequalities.
- Evaluate initiatives to improve overall population health.
- Explore models of disease causation and design strategies to mitigate risk.
- Review evidence, interpret data and employ research methods to meet current public health challenges.
Over 500 years of groundbreaking research
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world since 1451. Let our history of excellence inspire the history you will make. Study online with us and start making your impact on the world today.
Top 100 — THE World University Rankings 2022.1
95% of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences research was judged as world-leading or internationally excellent – REF 20212
Scottish University of the Year 2022 — The Times & The Sunday Times3
“THE ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMME SUITED MY NEEDS AS A MATURE, FULL TIME WORKING PROFESSIONAL, AND THE SUPPORT AND FLEXIBILITY OF THE ACADEMIC TEAM ENSURED THAT I COULD BALANCE WORK, HOME AND STUDENT LIFE.”
– Online MSc Student
Sources:
- “Times Higher Education World University Rankings,” Times Higher Education. Retrieved 28 April 2022, from www.timeshighereducation.com.
- “University Of Glasgow Recognised for World-Leading Research and Impact,” The University of Glasgow. Retrieved 17 May 2022, from www.gla.ac.uk.
- Good University Guide 2022, The Times and The Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022, from www.thetimes.co.uk.
* Fee information is subject to change and is for guidance only. NHS discount: Payable in instalments of £1,050 per 20 credits or £9,450 for the full MSc funded by the NHS.”
** We have students in 83 countries around the world. Data accessed April 2022.
*** Data as of May 2022.
**** Terms and conditions apply which will be specified in any offer in principle you receive.