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Master of Public Health

Study Method Online
Provider University of Liverpool Online
Start Date 6 October 2026, 12 January 2027
University of Liverpool Online

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Course overview

At the University of Liverpool Online, you can pursue a range of different areas of public health. The online Public Health programmes are internationally recognised and respected for their commitment to the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Health for All principles.

Depending on your career ambitions, you can choose from the following tailored pathways to suit your needs. 

Master of Public Health (MPH) 

On this programme, you will explore the complexities of health and social systems, investigate options for strategy development, and evaluate potential programme interventions. Working closely with your peers in small groups, you will develop critical skills to assess challenges and opportunities from multiple stakeholder perspectives. Later in your studies, our international community at Liverpool Online provides a unique chance to gain diverse insights into global public health best practices.

Master of Public Health (MPH) – Global Health

If you are working in health promotion, policy development and evaluation, this MPH will enhance your existing knowledge and expertise while providing a basis for career development towards senior and managerial positions in the profession. The specialist focus on the impact communicable diseases and environmental hazards have on the health of populations globally is one of the key elements of this programme.

Master of Public Health (MPH) – Global Mental Health

You will investigate public health methodologies, evaluate diverse approaches, and examine the complexities of implementing psychosocial interventions in varied cultural and low-resource settings. Working in small groups, you will develop the skills to determine the most appropriate strategies from ethical, social, and economic perspectives.

Master of Public Health (MPH) – Health Economics and Policy

The programme’s specialist focus on current public health priorities in low-income countries explores the relationship between strategic health planning and policy formation. You will also critically evaluate governmental and market healthcare activities, and the behaviour of consumers and organisations in these healthcare markets. The knowledge you will gain will enable you to apply economic principles to health financing activities and mechanisms using different methods of economic evaluation.

Job outcomes

  • Health organisations
  • Governmental organisations
  • Charities and NGOs

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What you'll learn

The MPH is internationally respected for its multidisciplinary focus and commitment to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) “Health for All” principles. It is an essential programme if you are working in any area of public health: governmental organisations, health services management, policy and planning, housing, transport, or for community groups and NGOs.

Public health aims to tackle the wider determinants of health. As a multidisciplinary subject, our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, health services, health service management, environmental health and graduates with a background in the natural sciences, social sciences or humanities subjects.

Through this programme, you will:

  • Explore a global and multidisciplinary approach to public health. Our international faculty and students bring a breadth of perspectives to our virtual ‘classroom’, providing you with an insight into public health best practices across the world.

  • Apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios and reflect on your practice through varied assessment activities. This will help you to develop key public health skills and enhance your learning, which you can immediately apply to your current role.

Upon completion of your programme, you will have the knowledge and skills to put public health principles into effect in a variety of settings, including research, practice and policy.

Learn from industry experts

This programme is delivered by the Department of Public Health, Policy and Systems, which is one of the largest of its kind in the UK and has a world-leading status for excellence in research and education. Our activities are underpinned by the social model of health and its application to health inequalities, and to health and social care systems. We inspire people to learn and achieve – and do things that they never thought possible.

Results from our 2026 Career & Professional Impact Survey from current and former online students showed:

  • 92% of online students feel ready for their future career.

  • Over 3 in 5 online students report a salary increase.

  • 94% of online students boosted their leadership skills.

  • 4 in 5 online students have seen a positive career impact.

Study method

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    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
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    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
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    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

  • 30 months

Delivery

Get the University of Liverpool experience wherever you are in the world. This 100% online course features interactive classes and regular contact with staff and fellow students across the globe. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform, you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.

Entry requirements

All applications for the Master of Public Health (Online) are open to UK and international professionals who wish to study online. 

As an applicant, you should possess: 

  • A master’s or bachelor’s in medicine, or a non-health-related degree at 2:2 or above, equivalent to a UK degree.

We also welcome applicants without a degree, who will be considered on the basis of holding relevant work experience. 

In addition to the above, applicants require a GCSE Grade 4, Grade C, or GCE O Level pass in Mathematics and English, or an equivalent qualification.  

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (overall) and 7.0 (reading and writing). 

If you do not have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency.

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Assessment

Assessments are exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.

Subjects

Programme awards

You are required to complete 180 credits to achieve a full Master of Public Health (Online), 120 credits to achieve the postgraduate diploma (PGDip), and 65 credits to achieve the postgraduate certificate (PGCert).

If you do not currently meet our entry requirements, we offer a 15-credit standalone module, Practising and Promoting Public Health in a Global Context, that can provide a gateway to the Master of Public Health (Online) if completed successfully.

Core Modules
Practising and Promoting Public Health in a Global Context (15 credits)
Generating and Evaluating Public Health Evidence (20 credits)
Integrated Research in Public Health: Epidemiology and Qualitative Methods (20 credits)
Leading and Managing Health Systems (10 credits)
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Payment options

Full tuition fee – £17,947 (2026/2027 academic year)

Scholarships and discounts

  • 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.

  • Global scholarships of up to 15% for international students residing in specific regions outside the UK.

A separate application form is not required for a scholarship, as it will be applied once you have received your official offer letter. Please note, scholarships cannot be combined. Please speak to our admissions team for more details of fees, scholarships, discounts, and support.

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About University of Liverpool Online

This year, we are celebrating 25 years in online learning. All our programmes have been specifically designed for online delivery since 2000. Our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world. You will receive a highly regarded qualification from the University of Liverpool, a member of the elite Russell Group of research-led UK universities, consistently ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide (Centre for World University Rankings, 2024). In addition, the University of Liverpool achieved Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.

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