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Public Health MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Brighton and Sussex Medical School

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

KEY AREAS OF STUDY

  • Principles and practice of public health
  • Epidemiology
  • Research methods and critical appraisal
  • Essential statistics in health and medical care
  • Health protection
  • Global burden of disease
  • Population mental health
  • Nutrition in public health
  • Economic evaluation of health

COURSE OVERVIEW

Interactive lectures are delivered by academics, practitioners and advocates from the frontlines of public health.

Each module is delivered within an intensive immersive week, with ‘breaks’ between modules during which time students focus on seminars, tutorials, assignments, research and extracurricular activities. This structure also works very well for part time, working students.

You will be assessed through a portfolio of projects that aim to enhance your employability and practical skills. Assessments include a health needs assessment, funding proposals, public health intervention design and evaluation plan, and poster presentations. Students can also exit with PGDip and PGCert awards. This course is validated by the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex.

Which department am I in?

Wellcome Trust Brighton and Sussex Centre for Global Health Research

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£21,500.00 (23,42,558) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Medical Teaching Building,

University of Sussex,

Falmer,

BN1 9PX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

We welcome applications from all candidates 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. 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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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