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 Nottingham · Nottingham
Master of Public Health (MPH)
A public health master's covering population health, epidemiology and health policy, also available as a PGDip or PGCert. Suits health professionals and graduates aiming for public or global health careers.
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
- Usually a 2:1; a 2:2 may be considered with relevant work experience in public health, global health or healthcare
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Four-year Special or three-year General Bachelor's accepted. 2:1 equivalent: 60–69% or B to B+ (General degree also 3.3+ GPA); 2:2 equivalent: 50–59% or C+ to B- (General degree 3.0). Requirements vary by Sri Lankan university and course.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no less than 6.0 in each element
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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 Nottingham.
- 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 nottingham.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 Nottingham before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.