- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Health Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Improve the lives of others by preventing and managing health problems. Make a real difference to people’s health and help them to live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Public health covers three key domains: The MSc Public Health course mixes taught elements with independent projects. You'll analyse the global and national policy, and its practical implications, and have the opportunity to study an area of healthcare in depth. You'll learn up to date knowledge and practice from your lecturers who continue to work in the field of public health. They'll support you as you negotiate a final project that matches your personal interests. Upon completion of the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to work at an advanced level in line with current health legislation and policy. Public health professionals work in a range of community health areas such as:
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · Subjects: health-related subject · or above |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | work_experience · The work experience must be in a healthcare role and can include health promotion and public health advice. |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Fees
International students: £19,000 per year
UK students: £9,250 per year
UK/Home: £9,250 per year
International: £19,000 per year
Start dates
September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Part-time
Application deadline
No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.
Campus
- On campus, United Kingdom
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