Stirling, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 20,600 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international including EU students I UK and Republic of Ireland: EUR 9,500
Key Summary
Introduction
Overview
The on-campus Master of Public Health (MPH) is a comprehensive and dynamic course designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to excel in the field of public health.
You’ll study both local and global public health contexts, addressing current issues and challenges, with sustainability as a core aspect.
The course has been mapped to both the UK Faculty of Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework and the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) curriculum.
You’ll take part in practical placements, internships, and collaborative projects as well as practical workshops, guest lectures and networking.
In addition to expert academics and public health practitioners from a range of public health practices, you’ll be taught by and work with the researchers at the campus-based Institute for Social Marketing and Health (ISMH), a world-leading centre for research in marketing, behaviour change and public policy with over 40 years of research experience.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Eligible international students could receive a scholarship worth between £4,000-£7,000. See our range of generous scholarships for international postgraduate students.
University of Stirling alumni will automatically be awarded a fee waiver for the first year of Masters studies through our Stirling Alumni Scholarship.
Applicants from the UK or Republic of Ireland who hold a first-class honors degree or equivalent will automatically be awarded a £2,000 scholarship through our Postgraduate Merit Scholarship.
If you have the talent, ability and drive to study with us, we want to make sure you make the most of the opportunity – regardless of your financial circumstances.
Learn more about available funding opportunities or use our scholarship finder to explore our range of scholarships.
Curriculum
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
After you graduate
You will graduate with the relevant public health skills and knowledge needed for a career as a public health researcher, policymaker or practitioner across the public, private, voluntary, community and not-for-profit sectors.
Some examples of the types of roles you will be qualified for include Health Policy Advisor, Public Health Advisor, Substance Misuse Worker, Health Improvement Practitioner, Public Health Nutritionist, and Advanced Health Improvement Practitioner.
You’ll also be in a good position to apply to the UK Public Health specialty training program. You could also apply to pursue a PhD in Public Health.
Work placements
You’ll have the opportunity to take an optional Public Health Placement module. You’ll apply theory in practice, gaining real-world experience of public health as it’s practiced in authentic settings. Throughout the module, you’ll:
- Identify your learning and professional development needs;
- Write and implement a learning contract within your placement setting;
- Engage with a range of people working within public health;
- Critically reflect on your own practice.
Placement opportunities may be provided by the Faculty or organized by the student.
Program delivery
Teaching
Teaching will be delivered via blended learning, face-to-face on campus and online - taking into account different learning needs and aims to inspire innovation and creativity.
We use a range of blended teaching methods, including:
- Lectures and workshops;
- Simulations and scenario-based teaching;
- Optional practical placements;
- Group work and peer learning;
- Online videos and recorded lectures;
- Guest speaker series and networking.
Assessment
You will experience a range of different forms of assessment including practical, written, presentation and clinical tasks, which will be delivered either in-person or online.
To incorporate a student perspective and a student-centered approach, you will conduct and receive a peer review.
You will also be required to submit a self-evaluation to help you develop self-awareness, confidence and supportive relationships with peers, teaching staff, and practice partners.