Postgraduate

Principles of Public Health

Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Duration
1 year, part-time, 4 taught sessions throughout the course; Credits: 15 Masters level credits; Code: HMH2047
Subject
Health Studies

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Overview

Public Health has a pivotal role in promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of the public. It aims to prevent poor health, eradicate disease and increase longevity through population-based interventions and activities. This course is aimed at health professionals and individuals with a keen interest in the development of public health. It is essential for those who want be at the forefront of public health decision making and who want to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of the population. Through an exploration of public health concepts, approaches to protect and promote health and the examination of the broader influences on health and healthcare provision, you will be encouraged to think strategically, whilst developing a broad understanding of public health.

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · Subjects: subject · or above

Fees

International students: GBP 18,700

UK students: GBP 740

Start dates

21 SEP 2026

Application deadline

28 JUN 2026

Campus

  • University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom

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For entry onto Postgraduate courses a Bachelor degree is required. In some cases 3 year Diploma holders may be considered on an individual basis. Our minimum entry requirement is equivalent to a UK 2:2 but most courses require the equivalent of a 2:1 classification. Please note all applicants are considered individually and there may be alternative qualifications that are acceptable, including HND and Associates degree for entry to Undegraduate level courses.

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Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) will normally be considered to have met our English requirements. Cambridge English Advanced: Grade C | IELTS (Academic) Online test is not accepted: 6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element. | One Skill Re-take: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 | TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted: 87 overall (Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21) | Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE): Overall - 59 Listening - 59 minimum Reading - 59 minimum Writing - 59 minimum Speaking - 59 minimum | GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level: Grade C | International Baccalaureate: Must have completed the Diploma with English at Higher Level | WAEC/NECO: C6 or above | PSI Skills for English: SELT: Merit Overall, and no component lower than B2 pass level. | Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE II B2): Merit Overall, and no component lower than a pass. | Language Cert International: 65 overall, and no component lower than 60. | Password Skills Plus: 6.0 overall, and no component lower than 5.5. | Oxford ELLT Global: 6 overall, and no component lower than 5 (Digital not accepted). Booking the Oxford ELLT As a University of Huddersfield applicant, you receive…

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TuitionGBP 18,700
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,086

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