Master of Public Health (MPH) Online
Online
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
May 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 11,520 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, Blended
* SEA, India, Africa fees: £6,000
Key Summary
Enhance your career by mastering a multidisciplinary approach to tackling today’s health and social challenges.
About the programme
Kickstart your successful career in various public health settings, including governmental health agencies, non-profits, and healthcare organisations, with this online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Brunel University of London. This degree offers a critical approach that emphasises public health leadership, the importance of health promotion, and the application of evidence-based practices to improve community health outcomes.
You’ll explore the complex factors impacting population health, gain competencies in epidemiological research, and conduct empirical studies addressing pressing public health challenges.
Offered in a flexible online format, this MPH allows you to balance your studies with professional and personal commitments. Engaging and interactive learning experiences enable you to develop in-depth knowledge of public health principles while fostering collaboration with a diverse cohort of peers from around the globe. As you enhance your research and communication skills, you’ll be well-prepared to become a leader in the dynamic field of public health.
Shape the future of public health
- Change-making focus: Develop the skills to transform population health, health equity, and community well-being.
- Industry-relevant curriculum: Address society’s toughest health challenges through cutting-edge case studies and hands-on projects.
- Interactive global classroom: Collaborate with peers worldwide in our innovative virtual learning environment.
Our refined modules ensure an optimal learning experience, equipping you with practical skills for success in public health through eight core modules and a final research project.
Epidemiology
Uncover the patterns behind public health challenges, from COVID-19 to cancer, and gain the analytical tools to track, assess, and act on real-world health data.
Public Health Leadership
Discover how public health leaders drive change and address urgent health challenges by navigating social inequalities, digital health trends, and shifting public attitudes.
Global Public Health
Explore the big picture of health and well-being worldwide, from historic global initiatives to today’s urgent challenges like disease, pollution, and climate change.
Inequalities in Health
Investigate the avoidable differences in health status between groups, from gaps in life expectancy to unequal access to care and varying disease rates, and discover ways to address these disparities.
Economic Evaluation of Health Interventions
Do health interventions work—and are they worth it? Explore how to measure outcomes, weigh costs, and guide better decisions in evidence-based healthcare.
Behaviour Change and Intervention Design
Learn how social and cognitive factors influence health behaviours and apply theory to design and evaluate effective health promotion interventions.
Research and Evaluation Methods
Build expertise in designing, conducting, and analysing both quantitative and qualitative public health research, using primary data, secondary sources, and digital methods to inform evidence-based practice.
Research Design and Practice
With research funding under pressure, it’s crucial to design studies that truly deliver. Build the skills to create ethical, impactful health research from start to finish.
Research Project (the Dissertation)
Take charge of your own research journey, applying theories and methods to explore a health economics or policy question while honing your skills in ethical practice and clear communication.
- Public health leadership: Develop skills to lead public health initiatives in diverse settings.
- Epidemiology: Master epidemiological methods to analyse health trends and assess interventions.
- Economic evaluation: Assess the cost-effectiveness of health interventions to guide policy.
- Data analysis: Learn public health data analysis to interpret complex datasets and inform decisions.
- Research methodologies: Master mixed-method research for evidence-based public health.
- Communication and advocacy: Communicate research findings and health recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
Supporting you towards success
Throughout your academic journey, we offer personalised guidance, skill workshops, alumni network access, and continuous support.
Many of our graduates take on key roles in public health, such as:
- Chief medical officer
- Epidemiologist
- Public health manager
- Health informatics specialist