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.
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Cardiff
MSc Applied Public Health
Looks at improving population health through policy, health promotion and research, with an optional work-based placement project of up to six months. Full time it takes 15 months, or 12 months without the placement.
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?
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution in Sri Lanka or the UK: Bachelor Special degree with CGPA 2.7/4 or above, or a professional degree.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no sub-score below 5.5
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan GCE O-level English grade A, or Sri Lankan A-level English pass C (or 50%), may be accepted; medium-of-instruction from listed Sri Lankan institutions is also considered.
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Cardiff Metropolitan University.
- 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 cardiffmet.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 Cardiff Metropolitan University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.