Master of Public Health - MPH

Course overview

Practice-led public health programme for applicants with a relevant health/public-health background and current or recent related experience.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Subject

Public Health

Duration

1 year full-time

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£18,970 (2026/27)University fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

An initial deposit of £1,000 is required just to advance to the Pre-CAS Interview (PCI) stage. 100% of the total tuition fees must be cleared before the final CAS can be issued.

City

Birmingham

Country

England

Campus

City South

Official course page

https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/public-health-mph-2026-27

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

MOI / English Exemption

The Medium of Instruction (MOI) waiver is no longer accepted.

Whether an English exemption through Medium of Instruction applies is decided by the university. Our team can advise you when you apply.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

• BCU Pakistan page: postgraduate direct entry generally requires at least four years of higher-education study with average 55%, GPA 2.3 or Grade C+ (e.g., 4-year Bachelor’s; or 3-year Bachelor’s + 1-year Master’s; or 2-year Bachelor’s + 2-year Master’s). Course-specific requirements also apply.

General entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a subject associated with/relevant to public health; current or recent experience in public health or health promotion (paid/voluntary, professional/non-professional); personal statement and academic reference. Informal interview may be requested depending on application.

Scholarships & discounts

BCU Pakistan page: £3,000 international postgraduate scholarship for eligible self-funding students joining a full-time postgraduate taught Master's; tuition-fee discount, subject to current award terms and eligibility.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£1,000

Course modules

• Core modules include Public Health Foundations; Public Health: From Health Protection to Community Development; Research Methods of Enquiry; Dissertation. Optional modules include Public Health in Practice (Placement); Public Health Emergency Preparedness Response; Health Data Science and Analytics; Migration and Health; Violence in Society; Settings-based Approach to Health Promotion (check current availability).