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MSc Public Health
Studies public health issues from a social science perspective, including health inequalities, policy and health promotion. Suits graduates aiming for public health, NGO or policy careers.
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A clearer look at MSc Public Health
Studies public health issues from a social science perspective, including health inequalities, policy and health promotion. Suits graduates aiming for public health, NGO or policy careers.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on population health and health inequalities, epidemiology, prevention and health promotion, health policy, programmes and evidence evaluation. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Population health and health inequalities
- Epidemiology, prevention and health promotion
- Health policy, programmes and evidence evaluation
- Analyse patterns and determinants of population health.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Population-data interpretation
- Public-health research
- Policy evaluation
- Health communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to improve health at community or population level through evidence, policy and prevention. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Public-health practitioner
- Health-promotion specialist
- Policy analyst
- Epidemiology or research officer
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
16 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Health ImprovementPublished course content
- 02Healthcare Public HealthPublished course content
- 03Introduction to EpidemiologyPublished course content
- 04Public Health DissertationPublished course content
- 05Research Methods for Health and Social CarePublished course content
- 06Ethical Issues in HealthcarePublished course content
- 07Health Protection: Principles and PracticePublished course content
- 08Interprofessional PracticePublished course content
- 09Leading & Managing Health systems and servicesPublished course content
- 10Managing Health and Wellbeing in the WorkplacePublished course content
- 11Perspectives in Contemporary Global HealthPublished course content
- 12Strategic Planning and Change ManagementPublished course content
- 13Understanding the Policy ProcessPublished course content
- 14Wellbeing in Later LifePublished course content
- 15You will acquire knowledge of the lived experiences of older personsPublished course content
- 16Develop a positive attitude towards health promotion for older personsPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Completed Special/Hons/Professional degree (normally four years) or international degree (normally three years) from a recognised institution with minimum Grade B, 55%, 3.0 CGPA or 2:2 classification
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, 5.5 in each component (standard requirement)
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan A Level English Language minimum grade A accepted (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0+); SELT normally required otherwise. Maths (where needed): GCE O-level Mathematics grade C / 50%+
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on londonmet.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with London Metropolitan University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.