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 College London · London
Population Health MSc
Studies health and its determinants at population level, with a public health focus. Open to graduates in relevant subjects or health professionals such as medics. 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
- Upper second-class bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent), or a professional health-related qualification such as medicine.
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- For upper-second (2:1) courses: four-year Special or Professional bachelor's with Upper Second Class Honours, 60% or CGPA 3.3/4.0, or a three-year General degree at that standard plus one year of relevant work experience. For 2:2 courses: Lower Second, 55% or CGPA 3.0/4.0 (General degree also needs one year of work experience).
- English (IELTS)
- UCL Level 3: 7.0 overall, 7.0 in each component
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University College London.
- 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 ucl.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 College London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.