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 the West of England (UWE Bristol) · Bristol
MSc Public Health
An interdisciplinary course drawing on social, human and life sciences to build the competences needed to work in public health, covering health promotion, protection and inequalities in UK and global contexts. Dissertation research can be supported in the student's home country.
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
- 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject plus appropriate experience; GCSE Mathematics grade C or equivalent
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- A good bachelor's degree or a four-year degree from a recognised Sri Lankan university is considered for direct entry. HND or third-class degree holders are not normally accepted for most master's.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each component
- English alternatives
- Cambridge GCE O Level English Language grade C or above is listed as meeting the English requirement; some courses ask for more.
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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 the West of England (UWE Bristol).
- 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 courses.uwe.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 the West of England (UWE Bristol) before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.