Teaches core public health skills including epidemiology, statistics and research methods. Suits health and science graduates working towards public health careers.
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Automatic Global Gold Excellence Scholarship (£3,500 per year for UG, £3,000 for PG) and Global Silver Excellence Scholarship (£3,000 per year UG, £2,500 PG) for eligible international students, plus a 3% prompt-payment discount.
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Teaches core public health skills including epidemiology, statistics and research methods. Suits health and science graduates working towards public health 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
Skills development
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
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
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Course contents
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on salford.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 University of Salford before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.