Master's in Public Health
Introduction
The course aims to provide relevant qualifications to meet national and international needs for a skilled public health workforce and to prepare students for further academic study with a view to academic careers. The course provides students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding in a wide range of public health areas, which is reinforced with the wide range of optional modules offered on the course, allowing students to pursue their own health-related interests
Course Director
Why study Public Health at Warwick Medical School?
We're delighted that our Master's in Public Health has been ranked 2nd in the UK and 9th in the world in the Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2025.
2025 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey results
Amongst the Master's in Public Health students who completed the 2025 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey:
- 97% agreed with the statement 'Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.'
- 93% indicated that they would recommend the department.
Research project tailored to your interests
All students choose to complete either a Professional Project on a topic of their choice to reflect their interests. Many students go on to publish their research in peer-reviewed journals. Examples of students’ previous projects include the following:
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An exploration of the perceptions of food business operators of the ‘Eat Out Eat Well Award’ scheme
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Prevention of childhood obesity in China: A systematic review
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Investigation of models of primary care for homeless patients
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An evaluation of flu vaccination uptake in care home workers
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Hypertension in antiretroviral-treated and naïve people living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Possibility of work experience
For students not currently working in public health, Pathways to the Public Health Workplace is a popular optional module, giving you practical experience of working in public health, either internationally or in the UK.
Alignment with UK Faculty of Public Health
Our modules are mapped to the content of the Part A syllabus of the UK Faculty of Public Health.
Input from external Public Health professionals
In addition to input from professors and lecturers in Public Health from Warwick Medical School, our modules include input from consultants in Public Health from Public Health England and local authorities, and other external agencies.
Choice of full- or part-time study
Essential Information
We welcome applications from graduates with at least a 2:2 degree (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject. Those without formal qualifications should demonstrate relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.International students will also be required to show sufficient competence in English (IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in the reading and writing components and no component below 6).
Course Code
P-B902 (MPH)
Award
MPH, PGCert, PGDip or PGA
Duration
Full time (1 year) and part time (3 years)
Location
Gibbet Hill (UoW)
Start date
September 2026
Useful Information
Study mode: Full-time and part-time
Duration: One year full-time or three years part-time
If you require any assistance with this please contact the PGT portfolio team at PGT-Portfolio3@Warwick.ac.uk
Application: Applications can be made online
here.
Scholarships
This course is one of the eligible courses for the Women in STEM Scholarship, which this year is being offered to five women from Brazil. Find out more.
The Mukul Madhav Foundation are offering one full tuition fee scholarship to be awarded to a female student, domiciled in India, to study a one-year full time Master's in Reproductive Science (Women’s Health) or Master's in Public Health during 2026-2027 at the University of Warwick. Find out more.
10% discount for Warwick alumni
If you're already a Warwick graduate you can receive a 10% discount on this Master's.
Course Structure
Part time structure (1-3 years)
At the start of Year 1, students choose to pursue route 1 or route 2. The route they choose is then continued into Year 2.
| Route 1 |
Route 2 |
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| Year 1 (Postgraduate Certificate) |
Three Core Modules (60 CATS) |
Two Core Modules and One Option Module (60 CATS) |
| Route 1 |
Route 2 |
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| Year 2 (Postgraduate Diploma) |
Remaining One Core Module and Two Option Modules (60 CATS) |
Remaining Two Core Modules and One Option Module (60 CATS) |
| Year 3 (MPH) |
Professional Project (40 CATS) and One Option Module (20 CATS) |
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Full time structure (1 year):
| Route 1 |
| Four Core Modules (80 CATS) Three Option Modules (60 CATS) Professional Project (40 CATS) |
Modules
We offer a wide range of modules, meaning you can choose to study the areas of Public Health which are of most interest to you. There are four core modules which everybody has to take, which cover core public health content:
Induction module
Before completing the course, you will undertake the Induction and Professional Development module, introducing you to all the underpinning regulations, guidance, and support available to you during your postgraduate study.
Core modules
Teaching Methods
Teaching is generally organised within one week intensive study blocks. Teaching methods include lectures, seminar and group work, and students will have opportunity to draw on their academic and work experience.
Parts of the course are taught by visiting or guest clinical or academic lecturers.
Assessment
There is a range of assessment styles, reflecting what is needed when working in public health, such as statistical reports, briefing papers, press releases, action plans, reflections, portfolios, verbal presentations (group and individual) and poster presentations.
Statistical reports
Presentations
Briefing papers
Portfolios
Press releases
Meet the course team
Hear from our students
Aleena
Nidhi
Louise
International student profiles
Thinking of joining our Master's in Public Health as an international student? Take a look at our student profiles to hear how other students from outside of the UK have found the experience.
2025 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey results
Amongst the Master's in Public Health students who completed the 2025 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey:
- 97% agreed with the statement 'Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.'
- 93% indicated that they would recommend the department.