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UK, Scotland
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1583
Total Students: 45,615 +
Int. Students: 13,353 +
Main Campus Address
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom
Public Health is about ‘preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society’.
Gain a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree over a year of on-campus study by studying this full-time programme. This is the ideal programme if you are a professional or new to the subject and you wish to address today’s problems in public health.
You may be from a clinical or non-clinical background. You may already working in a public health role or be keen to move into a public health role.
You will gain an understanding of how different scientific disciplines are used to investigate and then develop the best professional practice in epidemiology, public health and social science, ethics and health.
This programme is taught by lecturers at the Usher Institute, an interdisciplinary research hub that draws together researchers, clinicians and practitioners from public health, primary care, medical informatics and biomedical and social sciences. This programme is affiliated with the University's Global Health Academy.
Master's Degree
84 Days
Full-Time
12 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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sep 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career opportunities
A MPH is internationally recognised as essential for professional advancement in the fields of public and global health.
Our MPH programmes will prepare you for as career as a public health researcher or practitioner, working in the public and NGO sectors, universities and international institutions.
As well as acquiring technical skills in a wide range of public health-related disciplines, you will develop collaborative team working, communication and research skills.
The Masters can also offer a good basis for further study in the form of a PhD or Professional Doctorate.
There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
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