University of Birmingham Master of Public Health | OnlineUniversity of Birmingham Master of Public Health | OnlineUniversity of Birmingham Master of Public Health | Online

The University of Birmingham’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) teaches you the analytical, diplomatic, and interpersonal skills to effectively inform and influence policy change in our local, national, and global communities.The University of Birmingham’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) teaches you the analytical, diplomatic, and interpersonal skills to effectively inform and influence policy change in our local, national, and global communities.The University of Birmingham’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) teaches you the analytical, diplomatic, and interpersonal skills to effectively inform and influence policy change in our local, national, and global communities.

  • Learn from industry experts — Our faculty members have extensive experience across a range of disciplinary backgrounds and bring a global perspective to the programme.
  • Leverage powerful industry connections — Learn what’s happening in public health, in real time, through our role as a coordinating center for the NIHR School for Public Health Research.
  • Maximise your potential with the Careers Network — Achieve your professional goals with extensive, personalised job-related support during and after the programme.

Put data-driven evidence into practice

30 months

to complete, part time

Top 100

ranked university worldwide1

100%

online, asynchronous learning

Gain the skills to address longstanding challenges in public health

Go from idea to impact at the intersection of data analysis and public health policy in our online Master of Public Health programme. You’ll gain the data analysis and research interpretation skills to drive meaningful public health policy change and eliminate systemic barriers to equitable care. Graduate with a strong foundation in critiquing existing research to put evidence-based information into public health practice.

  • 3 start dates a year (June, October, March)
  • No application fee or enrolment deposit required
  • 12 modules (10 credits each) plus a 60-credit dissertation

Our research-led curriculum covers critical aspects of public health, including principles of public health practice, data analysis, epidemiology, and social determinants of health. As a postgraduate student, you’ll master the skills to design and conduct an original research project that applies theories and techniques learned throughout the programme. Complete your dissertation on a topic of your choice, preparing yourself to confidently communicate research findings and advocate for policy change to a range of audiences.

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Activate better public health in our communities

  1. QS World University Rankings 2025: Top Global Universities. (2025). QS Top Universities. Retrieved 24 February 2025. 
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