MSc

Public Health

Learn more about studying Public Health as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,000GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What the University College Birmingham says about their program:

Contemporary issues and challenges in global public health have seen an increased demand for those working within public health to develop a deeper understanding of the wider social determinants of health and public health systems. If you enjoy learning about core principles and practices that underpin the promotion of health in society, prevention of illness and how to support positive health and wellbeing, this may be the perfect fit for you.

The MSc in Public Health provides you with a comprehensive underpinning of the policy and practice underpinning public health, such as multi agency working across different sectors and the underlying causes of public health-related issues. The course will enable you to develop a sound understanding of public health policy and the knowledge and skills necessary to lead on and improve health outcomes. Here, you will be taught by lecturers with expertise in health psychology, nutrition, community specialist practice, leadership and a host of other areas, which will be vital in applying knowledge to practice and giving you the core competencies that you can apply to prospective employment.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited, government-recognized university

English proficiency

-IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component -TOEFL iBT: 72, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20, Listening 17 -PTE: 50 with no less than 42 in any area -Cambridge: English Advanced: 160

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from native English country
  • University English proficiency test

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Bank statements
  • Copy of passport
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £14,000 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    £15,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near University College Birmingham?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Birmingham-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£1,051Range: £999 to £1,500
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£832Range: £782 to £1,000
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£250Range: £200 to £350
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£36Range: £33 to £45
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£16Range: £8 to £50
Monthly public transport pass£70Range: £60 to £70
Monthly grocery basket£108Range: £59 to £200
Coffee shop drink£4Range: £2 to £10
Cinema or cultural event ticket£12Range: £10 to £17
Gym membership£27Range: £18 to £46

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University College Birmingham

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.