- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, up to 6 years part-time
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Health Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- JAN 2026
Overview
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.
Entry requirements
Home Students International/EU Students Normally, applicants should have an appropriate university degree or equivalent qualification. Alternatively, students with relevant experience may be able to apply through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) route.
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent
Fees
International students: £15,500 (2026/27) — More on International fees
UK students: £9,090 for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees
UK/Home: £9,090 for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees
International: £15,500 (2026/27) — More on International fees
Start dates
Jan 2026, May 2026, Sept 2026
Application deadline
Rolling admissions - apply early for visa processing
Campus
- Wheeler, Chester, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Cheshire West and Chester, North West, United Kingdom
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