Health Promotion and Public Health PgCert/PgDip/MSc at Ulster University 2025/26 entry - Full-time P
Provided by Ulster University School of Medicine
About the course
Overview
Developing the knowledge, skills and expertise for effective public health practice in a rapidly changing world.
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Revalidation
The University regularly ‘refreshes’ courses to make sure they are as up-to-date as possible.
In addition it undertakes formal periodic review of courses in a process called 'revalidation’ to ensure that they continue to meet standards and are current and relevant.
This course will be revalidated in the near future and it is possible that there will be some changes to the course as described in this prospectus.
Summary
The PGCert/PGDip/MSc in Health Promotion and Public Health attracts students from a wide range of disciplines and from different nationalities. We pride ourselves on our student centered and inclusive approach encouraging peer learning and active engagement at all levels of the course. Whether you are contemplating a career within the expanding field of health promotion and public health or want to take your career to the next level, the PGCert/PGDip/MSc in Health Promotion and Public Health will enhance your prospects. On completion of the MSc there will be the potential for you to be able to apply to become a registered public health and/or health promotion practitioner.
Extensive links between employers and academic staff attempt to ensure that the course content is relevant to contemporary public health practice.
The option to study full-time or part-time gives you the flexibility to fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments. Modules can be taken as ‘stand-alone’ modules with both in person teaching and online learning. We aim to create a supportive learning environment to enable you to develop your knowledge, skills and practice.
The MSc is typically completed in one academic year (September to September).
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Fees and funding
10% Alumni Discount
Are you a graduate of Ulster University? Did you know you could be eligible for a 10% fees discount .
2025/26 Fees
Postgraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2025/26 fees will be announced in due course.
See our tuition fees page for the current fees for 2024/25 entry.
Scholarships, awards and prizes
The Association of Health Services Managers award is awarded to the student who obtains the highest mark in the Project Planning and Public Health Practice module.
Additional mandatory costs
It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.
Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.
There are additional fees for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.
Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.
See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.
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| Start date | Venue | |
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| 01 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |