University of Exeter
Master of Public Health (MPH) MSc
University of Exeter

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

  • Offered in collaboration with the University of Exeter Business School, the programme combines the expertise of our world-renowned public health experts with specialists in leadership and management and aims to deliver high quality, integrated, multi-disciplinary learning for leadership and problem-solving across the broad field of public health.
  • This programme aims to equip you with the competencies and capabilities to assess, analyse and take action against disease, prolong life and promote health. It addresses the broad issues that contribute to the health and well-being of individuals, families, communities, populations, and societies.
  • We work closely with healthcare collaborators in the region, and across the globe, to ensure we are meeting the complex needs of a changing healthcare sector
  • The programme has been developed with reference to the training requirements of the UK Faculty of Public Health, the credentialing requirements of CPH and meets the common core requirements of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) to maximise your future employability in the discipline of environment and human health sciences.
  • This programme supports your development as a Public Health leader through phased engagement with both fundamental and more advanced concepts, in the context of the delivery of healthcare at team and system levels to understand organisational complexity and making change at large scale.

- The programme is delivered via blended learning. It offers a combination of in person and online teaching that provides exceptional flexibility for students.

  • Modules include immersive, in-person learning at the start and end of the taught components of the programme. In most of the remaining core modules, students can attend some or all of the face to face lectures and workshops either in person or online.

    To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

**Please visit our course page for current assessment methods**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Master of Public Health (MPH), MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. You will have, or be predicted, at least a 2:2 degree in a relevant subject such as Life, Health or Medical Science degrees, or intercalating medical students, with relevant public health work experience.

We will also welcome applications from people who can demonstrate evidence of significant Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) experience.

A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required.

For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.

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Student composition of University of Exeter

undergraduates:
22975
postgraduates:
6895
Total:
29870
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Where is this programme taught

University of Exeter - St Luke's Campus
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