MSc Public Health in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex

University of Sussex | Brighton United Kingdom
Visit institution website for more information
Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 19,920
(c. USD26,677.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Master of Science in Public Health offers a robust grounding in public health research and practice, preparing graduates to take on leadership roles across public sector, NGO, and international organizations.

Engaging lectures are led by experts including academics, professionals, and advocates at the forefront of public health. Our goal is to prepare you to enter the evolving public health sector with expertise in research methodologies and cross-disciplinary competencies.

The program features four mandatory core courses (Principles and Practice of Public Health, Epidemiology, Essential Statistics in Health and Medical Research, and Research Methods and Critical Appraisal), diverse elective options (such as Health Protection, Nutrition in Public Health, Population Mental Health, Global Disease Burden and Management, Health Economic Evaluation), plus a dissertation enabling specialization in career-relevant areas.

All courses follow an intensive one-week immersion format, with intervals between modules dedicated to seminars, tutorials, coursework, research, and extracurricular pursuits. This flexible approach particularly benefits part-time students balancing work commitments.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

The course is open to all applicants who are intending to work in public health or related fields, as well as professionals who are in a position to deliver improvements in population health. Some of our students come straight from undergraduate studies, whilst others have extensive work experience. Typical professions of our mature students include primary care and public health practitioners, specialist community public health nurses, health promotion specialists, community development workers, environmental health officers and managers in the NHS and local authorities.

Applicants should have achieved a first or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in any Public Health-related subject.

OR

Evidence of at least five years of work experience in an environment related to public health. Applicants must demonstrate a capacity to study at Masters level.

OR

Successful completion of at least three years of basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits) with a guaranteed place to continue medical studies on completion of the MSc.

For international students an IELTS score of 7 or above is required, with no less than 6.5 in each section, and no less than 7 for writing.
TOEFL (iBT) - 95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing.

Tuition GBP 19,920

Similar programs for you