Public Health Queen's University Belfast

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MPH	On-Campus	Full-time	1 years	September	find out	find out

Course overview

A MPH is an internationally recognised qualification opening up many employment opportunities throughout the world. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills base to pursue a career in public health or other health-related leadership roles. The curriculum for the MPH at Queen's is aligned to the syllabus for the professional exams for the UK Faculty of Public Health. The MPH is designed to introduce students to: The 'science' of public health practice: a robust, systematic and evidence-based approach to define and understand population health issues and problems. The 'art' of public health practice - interpersonal and organisational skills to work in partnership with others; influence decisions; support implementation of policy, programmes or interventions; and effect real change. It aims to identify optimal solutions for health gain within available resources. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 31st July 2022 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal. Notifications to this effect will appear on the Direct Application Portal against the programme application page. Please note a deposit may be required to guarantee a place on the course. Due to high demand, applications may not be considered if the course has reached its maximum class size and will be placed on a waiting list. Please see deposit terms and conditions for more details. There has been a Medical School at Queen's University Belfast since 1849