Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty
MPH in Public Health
Belfast, United Kingdom
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 21,500 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU and international student
Key Summary
About: The MPH at Queen's University Belfast prepares students for public health and health leadership roles. The curriculum aligns with the UK Faculty of Public Health syllabus and covers the science (epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, health systems) and the art (interpersonal and organizational skills, policy implementation). Intercalated options boost CVs. Apply by 31 July 2025.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in the health and social care sector, NGOs and government agencies. Recent alumni include Medair, Save the Children, HSC and Department of Health in Pennsylvania. Roles include epidemiologist, policy analyst, programme manager and public health researcher. The Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award supports employability.
The MPH is an internationally recognised qualification opening up many employment opportunities throughout the world.
The course equips students with the knowledge and skills base to pursue a career in public health or other health-related leadership roles.
The curriculum for the MPH at Queen’s is aligned with the syllabus for the professional exams for the UK Faculty of Public Health.
The MPH is designed to introduce students to:
The 'science' of public health practice: a robust, systematic and evidence-based approach to define and understand population health issues and problems.
The 'art' of public health practice - interpersonal and organizational skills to work in partnership with others; influence decisions; support the implementation of policy, programs, or interventions; and effect real change. It aims to identify optimal solutions for health gain within available resources.
Intercalated Medical and Dental Students
Completing an intercalated degree will boost your CV when applying for postgraduate training. Depending on the discipline, selection panels look for completion of an additional degree, or publications or posters. An intercalated degree allows you to improve your chances of future success.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 31st July 2025 for courses that commence in late September. If any program receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal. Notifications of this will appear on the Direct Application Portal against the program application page.
Please note a deposit may be required to guarantee a place on the course. Due to high demand, applications may not be considered if the course has reached its maximum class size and will be placed on a waiting list. Please see the deposit terms and conditions for more details.
Public Health highlights
- Global Opportunities
- Student Experience
We offer prestigious, competitive scholarships of up to 50% off tuition fees to new international students. You must have an offer to study a full-time course with us in 2024 to apply for a scholarship.
- Health and Social Care Systems
- MPH Dissertation
- Health Protection
- Determinants of Health and Health Improvement
- Public Health Concepts and Methods
- Public Health in the Health Sector
- Statistics in Public Health and Medical Research
Assessment
Assessments associated with the course are outlined below:
Assessment is by a variety of methods including written examination, written assignments, and oral presentations (group or individual). A 10-15,000 word dissertation is required.
Queen’s University Belfast is ranked 174th in the QS World University Rankings 2027
MPH graduates will have the skills and knowledge foundation to pursue public health career opportunities in the health and social care sector, health-related non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and recent graduates currently work in these roles for organisations such as Medair, Save the Children, HSC and the Department of Health in Pennsylvania.
Prizes and Awards
Carnwarth Medal and Prize.
Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills
In addition to your degree program, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills—for example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised by a world-leading university, but you'll also have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this the Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.
Learning and Teaching
Learning opportunities associated with this course are outlined below:
At Queen’s, we aim to provide a high-quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation, and best practices in learning, teaching, and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential.
In this course, we do this by providing a range of learning experiences that enable our students to engage with subject experts and develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and work that enhances their development as independent, lifelong learners.
Classes are held five days per week in the morning and afternoons through a combination of course lectures, practical experiences, and self-directed study to enhance potential for impact.