Master of Public Health (MPH)
Online United Kingdom
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 12,500
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Aston University Online covers global and population health, epidemiology, health promotion, behavioral change, data and emerging technologies. You’ll design, implement and evaluate interventions for chronic disease, mental health and health disparities. The programme offers flexible online study to improve employability globally.
Career Outcomes: A degree prepares you for roles in local councils, government, NHS, NGOs and the third sector. Career opportunities include epidemiologist, public health researcher, health informatics specialist and environmental health practitioner. Related roles include policy analyst, programme manager and data analyst, using skills in epidemiology, analytics and health promotion.
What does it take to prevent disease, improve health systems, and reduce inequalities that affect millions of lives? Public health answers these questions by addressing the root causes of poor health and building strategies that lead to lasting change.
Our online Master of Public Health (MPH) programme takes a comprehensive look at the forces shaping public health today. You’ll explore topics such as global health, epidemiology, health promotion, behavioural change, and the role of data and emerging technologies in improving outcomes. Alongside this, you’ll gain practical skills to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that address urgent challenges like chronic disease, mental health, and health disparities.
Why choose this programme
Improve public health at all levels: Build the knowledge to address complex and pressing public health challenges and lead health initiatives that make a lasting difference, ranging from infectious disease control to non-communicable diseases and mental health.
Advance your career with leadership skills: Gain essential skills in epidemiology, health promotion, and public health evaluation. These skills empower you to tackle global health challenges and advance into leadership roles, promotions, and higher-paying opportunities.
Gain research expertise and critical thinking skills: Develop practical, research-based skills to analyse health data and apply them to a research project focused on a public health issue that matters to you, showcasing your ability to conduct independent research with a clear consideration of ethics, theory and methods.
Make an impact in your community: If you're motivated by a sense of social justice, this programme gives you the opportunity to lead public health efforts that address health inequalities, inform policy, and improve the well-being of communities with limited access to healthcare, contributing to a better, healthier society.
Globally accessible with flexible admissions: Wherever you are in the world, Aston University Online makes higher education within reach, with flexible study, monthly payment options, and non-standard entry routes that recognise the value of varied professional and educational experiences.
Study flexibly, on your terms: Our 100% online, part-time format allows you to balance your studies with work and life so you can get your degree while tackling life's other priorities stress-free. Focus on one module at a time and gain access to over 25,000 e-books, journals, and digital resources.
Become part of a supportive, global learning community: Learn alongside a small, close-knit cohort with personalised guidance from expert tutors. Experience a welcoming, inclusive environment where you’re never studying alone.
- You are driven to improve public health and ready to advance your career by gaining the leadership, research, and critical analysis skills needed to make a real impact in diverse settings.
- You want to address complex health challenges—locally, nationally, or internationally—by leading initiatives that tackle issues like infectious diseases, health inequalities, and mental health.
- You aspire to develop practical expertise in epidemiology, health promotion, and public health evaluation, empowering you to move into leadership roles, secure promotions, or access higher-paying opportunities.
- You are motivated by social justice and want to lead efforts that reduce health disparities, inform policy, and improve the well-being of underserved communities.
- You need a flexible, fully online, part-time programme that fits around your work and personal commitments, allowing you to study at your own pace from anywhere in the world.
We are ranked in the top 5% of evaluated institutions
QS World University Rankings 2026
It’s been an exciting time at Aston University, with amazing new achievements that highlight our teaching excellence, outstanding student outcomes, and strong performance in global and UK rankings. Here are just a few highlights:
- Aston University is now ranked in the top 5% of global universities (top 5% evaluated institutions, QS World University Rankings).
- Aston University has been named the University of the Year for Student Success 2025 in the new Daily Mail University Guide.
- Aston University is 2nd in the country for Social Mobility (Higher Education Policy Institute).
- Foundations of public health
- Approaches to public health
- Methodologies of public health
- Emerging areas in public health
- Aston global advantage and research methods
- MPH dissertation
- Equip you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to address public health challenges at a local, national, and international level.
- Develop your critical understanding and application of foundational public health concepts, theory, and practice.
- Help you understand, interpret, and apply key concepts in epidemiology, including measures of disease and types of epidemiological studies, to address population-based health issues.
- Equip you to design and evaluate health promotion strategies that support healthy behaviours and lifestyles.
- Support you in implementing and evaluating public health interventions using behaviour change theories and frameworks.
- Familiarise you with various methodologies and approaches in public health for designing studies, collecting, analysing, and reporting public health information and data to support the improvement of health and lifestyles in a comprehensive, effective, and responsible way.
- Develop your critical understanding of the broader influences of different issues in public health and equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to address growing global and local challenges.
- Give you a global advantage by teaching the fundamentals of sustainable development, business pitching, teamwork, and leadership within an engineering context, enabling you to showcase your expertise by proposing innovative digital solutions to real-world business case studies and live project briefs.
- Develop your ability to design, conduct, and present public health research; work independently; and strengthen your critical thinking, methodological skills, and organisational capabilities.
A career in public health is exciting and full of possibilities. With a degree in Public Health, you could work in local councils, government, the NHS, or with NGOs and third-sector organisations around the world.
Career prospects you can look forward to:
- Epidemiologist: A public health professional who investigates the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and injuries in populations.
- Public health researcher: A professional who investigates health trends, risks, and solutions within populations, aiming to improve community well-being and inform public health policy.
- Health informatics specialist: A professional who bridges healthcare, information technology, and data management to improve patient care, streamline clinical processes, and ensure the secure and efficient handling of health information.
- Environmental health practitioner: A professional dedicated to protecting public health by ensuring safe and healthy environments in which people live, work, and play.