Study Master of Public Health

Course Highlights

The Master of Public Health (MPH) course at the University of Chester is a comprehensive programme designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in the evolving field of public health, and to engage in the collaborative partnerships required to address determinants of health that transcend national boundaries. The course combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, covering key areas such as epidemiology, health policy, leadership, economics of health, and communicable disease control. It is aligned with both the UK Public Health Skills and Career Framework and the UK Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework, ensuring that you will gain industry-relevant competencies.

Whether you are a medical professional, work in social or community sectors, or are seeking to pivot your career, the MPH at Chester provides the tools you need to advance professionally and make a meaningful impact. The programme features expert-led modules and is supported by high-profile guest speakers, providing opportunities for you to engage with leading professionals in the field.

Chester stands out for its robust teaching and learning support services, expert faculty, and strong emphasis on health protection, health promotion and disease prevention. The MPH course not only fosters critical thinking and leadership but also opens doors to a wide range of new career opportunities, so that you can become a public health leader on a local, national or global level.

Graduates from Chester's MPH course have secured diverse roles such as Situational Awareness Analyst at the UK Health Security Agency, Research Study Coordinator at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Dynamic Keyworker with the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, Research Development Facilitator at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, and Assessment Reablement Officer with Wirral Council.

Course Modules

Research in Public Health Practice

Core - 20 Credits

Epidemiology and Statistics for Public Health

Core - 20 Credits

Theories and Principles of Public Health

Core - 20 Credits

Communicable Disease in Public Health

Core - 20 Credits

Leadership and Health Policy Development

Core - 20 Credits

The Economics of Health

Core - 20 Credits

Research Dissertation

Core - 60 Credits

Learning Structure

The Master of Public Health course is delivered in person, primarily through seminars, lectures and workshops. You will experience an interactive and collaborative learning environment, often working alongside your peers and with staff to develop the key competencies.

A diverse range of teaching and learning modes are utilised for this course (e.g. lectures, seminars, group activities, case studies, student presentations). Independent learning following the taught element is a key feature of the course and is supported through individual tutorials (in person or online) and assessment workshops.

Teaching is delivered by experienced, well-published academics and practitioners in the subject. All of whom will offer you diverse perspectives and utilise a range of materials and teaching methods to ensure that your individual learning needs are catered for.

The range of assessment methods on the course represents different types of tasks that you are likely to encounter in the workplace. These include assessments in the form of written work (both long and short form e.g. reports, reflections), portfolios and presentations. Assessments on the course are also integrated into the learning process, enabling consistent application of knowledge to occur. Course staff continuously review the methods of assessment utilised within modules, guaranteeing authenticity and currency within the context of post-graduate level employment.

Entry Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with CGPA 2.75 or 60% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.

  CGPA 2.50 is acceptable of the following universities:

  1. North South University (NSU)
  2. BRAC University
  3. Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
  4. American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
  5. Asian University for Women (AUW)
  6. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
• A 2:2 or above honours degree in relevant discipline.
• MBBS from recognised institution with 60% (or above) completed.
• Relevant experience may be able to apply through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) route.
• In order to be considered for admission, the following points MUST be addressed in the personal statement:
  1. Demonstrate relevance of Undergraduate degree to MPH
  2. Demonstrate public health career aspirations
  3. Demonstrate how previous studies prepare for Master of Public Health

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

With minimum 5.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 91

Minimum in Listening: 19, Reading: 20, Speaking: 21, Writing: 20

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 65

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 70

With minimum 60 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall C1 / 7

With minimum B2 / 5 in each bands

Study Gaps

Applicants with 10 years or longer gaps in study are required to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career.