MSc Public Health

Institution Bournemouth University, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
Method At the institution
Location Poole
Type Masters

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MSc Public Health

Entry requirements A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject or equivalent. Experience or insight into related work/study/research is usually required.

If you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, there are several alternative routes to follow - some based on experience. Contact the Future Students Enquiry Team for more information.
Academic title MSc/PG Dip Public Health
Course description Why study MSc Public Health at BU?

Learn about epidemiology and critical evaluation techniques to identify what influences the health of national and international populations and determine their health status and needs

Formulate your own health solutions, consider the role and function of partnership working to improve public health, as well as critically evaluate health strategies

You’ll have the opportunity to focus your assignment work on your own specific public health-related interests

The course attracts students internationally, so you’ll study alongside students from across the world, sharing experiences and widening perspectives on public health issues

You will be able to apply for student membership of The Royal Society for Public Health

Choose to study full-time, part-time or take standalone units.

Who is this course suited to?
We welcome professionals from a range of backgrounds, not necessarily in healthcare – past students have included doctors, teachers, nurses, midwives and community public health workers.
Public health involves multi-agency involvement and partnerships and the course is suited to those with interests such as public health, community development, housing, environment, health promotion, transport, environmental health, partnerships, quality improvement and epidemiology.