Master of Public Health (Health Research) MPH/PGDip
Provided by University of Nottingham School of Medicine
About the course
Course overview
With a strong focus on research methodologies relevant to public health, our new MPH Public Health (Health Research) provides you with a thorough grounding in basic and advanced public health concepts and theories. You'll gain the skills required for public health practice, including the skills to manage, initiate, implement and assess changes, and vital transferable research skills including quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
You'll be taught by a wide range of globally renowned public health and health research experts who are at the forefront of public health research in their specialisms. Our collaborative approach to learning means that our academics' networks are shared with you, so you’ll benefit from relationships and connections with a range of external partners worldwide, including WHO. The Nottingham Centre for Public Health and Epidemiology at the University of Nottingham holds a full Institutional-level Accreditation by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA), with the MPH (Health Research) having a fully accredited APHEA curriculum.
We also offer excellent pastoral support – including research support, personal tutoring, careers guidance, alumni support and social events – to help you make the most of your time with us. Our provision of extracurricular opportunities has won University of Nottingham awards.
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Course content
You'll study across a number of compulsory modules designed to give you a broad overview of all aspects of global public health training with a focus on research. Such as epidemiology and medical statistics as well as how to perform research.
You'll also have a selection of optional modules to help you tailor your studies to your specific interests and work balance. These will introduce you to various specialities in public health including global health, health behaviour, nutrition and health economics.
If you choose the full MPH (Health Research) route, you'll take all of the compulsory modules and choose 20 credits worth of optional modules for a total of 180 credits.
If you choose the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) route, you'll study the same core modules as MPH (Health Research) without the Dissertation module and 20 credits worth of optional modules for a total of 120 credits.
Fees
| Qualification | MPH | PGDip |
|---|---|---|
| Home / UK | £11,250 | To be confirmed |
| International | £18,100 | To be confirmed |
Additional information for international students
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .
These fees are for full-time study. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).
Additional costs
All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice .
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses such as travel and accommodation.
You should be able to access the books and resources you need for the course through our libraries, however you may wish to purchase your own copies or get specific books which may cost up to £80 each.
Enquire
| Start date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |