Our newly launched range of online Master of Public Health programmes focus on public health knowledge and practice, research skills, and developing as a leader and manager. By the end of your studies, you will be prepared to pursue leadership roles within public health. In this blog post, we introduce each online Master of Public Health (MPH) programme and explain how they can help to further your career.
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The online Master of Public Health (MPH) is a highly respected postgraduate qualification for those working in any area of public health. The programme provides a solid foundation in health promotion in a global setting, health inequalities, management and leadership, and the research methodologies underpinning public health. Choose from optional modules to develop expertise in specific areas of public health, including global mental health practice and research; managing crises and disasters; and health, economics and governance.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be equipped with the expertise required to address public health challenges on a global scale. You will also have the knowledge and skills to implement public health principles across a range of settings – including research, practice, and policy. Future employment opportunities could involve senior positions in public health research and practice across a wide range of sectors.
Master of Public Health: Global Health
Develop the vital skills and knowledge to face global health challenges with the specialist online Master of Public Health (MPH) – Global Health. Throughout this programme, you will gain a deeper understanding of public health policies, programmes, and projects. Essential modules such as managing crises and disaster, environmental hazards, and preventing and managing communicable diseases will also help you advance your global health proficiency.
Throughout your studies, you will gain the key skills to critically appraise health and social systems, and improve your understanding of how global issues affect policies and systems in practice. As a graduate, you will be well-placed to apply for leadership positions in a variety of global health organisations across the world.
Master of Public Health: Global Mental Health
Advance your understanding of critical global health issues and confront mental health challenges with the online Master of Public Health (MPH) – Global Mental Health. The insightful modules in this programme cover the principles and practices of public health in a global context, as well the thought-provoking discipline of global mental health. The programme also has a key focus on the importance of mental health in the achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be well prepared for roles in mental health policy and planning, and epidemiological and health services research – as well as advisory and advocacy roles within governments, international organisations, and non-governmental bodies.
Master of Public Health: Health Economics and Policy
Explore public health challenges from an economic perspective with the online Master of Public Health (MPH) – Health Economics and Policy. The programme examines core topics including challenges in low-income countries (LIC), health economics and governance, and health inequalities from an economic standpoint.
As a graduate, you will have developed the skills to put economic health principles and policy best practices into effect in a variety of settings – including research, practice, and policy. This specialist degree could also lead to senior positions across high, middle, and low-income countries in a range of sectors including health organisations, governmental organisations, charities, and NGOs.
What are the entry requirements?
To apply for any of the Master of Public Health programmes, you will need an honours degree in medicine or other public health-related degree at 2:2 or above, equivalent to a UK degree. We also welcome students with degrees in other subject areas or those without a degree, who will be considered on the basis of holding relevant work experience.
You also need a GCSE Grade 4, Grade C, or GCE O Level pass in Mathematics and English, or an equivalent qualification – as well as a personal statement detailing why you want to study the programme, and how your work experience is relevant. All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (overall) and 7.0 (reading and writing).
What are the benefits of studying public health online with the University of Liverpool?
- The Department of Public Health, Policy, and Systems is one of the largest of its kind in the UK and has a world-leading status for excellence in research and education.
- Our international community allows you to gain a breadth of perspectives and unique insights in global public health best practices.
- Study 100% online and part-time, via our state-of-the-art virtual learning platform.
- Gain a prestigious qualification from a member of the Russell Group – an elite group of research-intensive UK universities – and the original ‘redbrick’ university.
Visit our medicine and health sciences subject page to find out more about each programme. For any questions regarding online study, please contact our friendly admissions advisors.