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.
Keele University · Keele
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Builds a foundation in the core areas of public health for people aiming at senior roles protecting and improving population health, in the UK or internationally. The programme develops population health, epidemiology, health policy, prevention and evidence-based intervention. At postgraduate level, the emphasis is on advanced knowledge, critical evaluation and independent professional or research work.
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
- Sri Lanka: 55% in a Special Bachelor's degree in any subject, or relevant professional qualifications/experience
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Special Bachelor's degree with Lower Second (55%+) for 2:2-equivalent courses or Upper Second (60%+) for 2:1-equivalent courses.
- English (IELTS)
- Ask us — alternatives to IELTS may be accepted.
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan O Level English grade A/Distinction accepted for undergraduate entry; IELTS waived for PG applicants who completed a UK-awarded postgraduate degree in Sri Lanka within 2 years (or UK-awarded undergraduate degree within 5 years).
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Keele 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 keele.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 Keele University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.