MPH (Masters in Public Health) International Development in Sheffield United Kingdom | University of Sheffield International College

Our Master of Public Health in International Development merges insights from development studies and public health, equipping you to address contemporary global health and development challenges. Collaborating across the Department of Geography and the School of Medicine and Population Health, you'll gain expertise in implementing health interventions for communities in developing regions.

This program emphasizes interdisciplinary education, decolonized perspectives, and the integration of theory with real-world policy applications. You'll enjoy the freedom to customize your studies according to your professional interests.

The curriculum delivers an exceptional blend of academic rigor, specialized professional training, an optional field experience, and a research dissertation that can be completed through placements, collaborative projects, or independent study.

Foundational courses explore evolving development paradigms since the mid-20th century and their policy implications. You'll examine poverty dynamics, the intersections of development with gender, culture, and racial equity, and the impacts of migration, urbanization, and technological change on development processes, along with global development governance structures.

The program fosters professional skill development and provides methodological training to support original research. Our placement-based dissertation option offers practical work experience opportunities.

Elective courses from various disciplines are available, covering topics like food systems, public health policy, urban planning, and environmental sustainability.

An optional intensive field course in developing countries connects students with local organizations. Alternatively, we offer a cost-effective UK-based hybrid field experience. Past international destinations have included Peru, Nepal, and South Africa, though locations may vary based on enrollment.

Please note that field courses and placements incur additional costs beyond tuition. Limited competitive funding is available to support participation in field experiences.