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MSc Public Health
Examines population health, epidemiology, health promotion and policy. Aimed at health professionals and graduates seeking careers in public health.
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A clearer look at MSc Public Health
Examines population health, epidemiology, health promotion and policy. Aimed at health professionals and graduates seeking careers in public health.
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
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Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 honours degree or equivalent
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution: Upper Second class or 60% for a UK 2:1; Lower Second class or 55% for a UK 2:2
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no section below 5.5
- English alternatives
- English test waiver possible with Sri Lankan GCE A-level English grade B or above (UG: within 2 years of A-levels; PG: within 2 years of completing the bachelor's degree)
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on stmarys.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 St Mary's University, Twickenham before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.