Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Analyse patterns and determinants of population health.
- Evaluate public-health evidence and interventions.
- Develop policy, research and health-promotion skills.
University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen
Master of Public Health (MPH)
A flexible public health programme that can be tailored to different professional accreditation standards or towards an academic career. Suited to health graduates or people with health care or research experience.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Public-health practitioner
- Health-promotion specialist
- Policy analyst
- Epidemiology or research officer
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Health-related Honours degree (2:2 or at least 60%) or equivalent experience in health care practice or research
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Four-year Bachelor's special degree from a recognised university; 55-59% is treated as comparable to a UK 2:2. Business School programmes need a degree at UK Honours level equivalent.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall (writing 6.0; other bands 5.5-6.0 depending on programme profile)
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Aberdeen.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on abdn.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Aberdeen before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.