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Master of Public Health (MPH)

ARU London●Poplar, East London
Postgraduate12 months full-time or 24 months part-time (6 trimesters)Full-time (12 months) or Part-time (24 months)Work experience accepted

Course Overview

Public health is a vital, fast-evolving field dedicated to improving the wellbeing of communities through research, policy, and practical interventions.

This course equips you with the skills, values, and confidence to assess health needs, develop interventions, and influence public health policy both nationally and internationally.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing population health

Explore practical strategies for health improvement and protection

Gain real-world insights through case studies and sector engagement

Build advanced skills in research, leadership, and critical analysis

Learn from experienced public health professionals and academics

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Entry requirement, in one line

A recognised Bachelor's degree (typically 2:2 or above) or equivalent professional experience, contact admissions@london.aru.ac.uk for classification guidance, or relevant work experience considered as part of a holistic application. Next intake: September, January, May.

Entry Requirements

Qualified on paper, or qualified by experience.

Fuchures checks your fit against the criteria below before recommending this route.

A recognised Bachelor's degree (typically 2:2 or above) or equivalent professional experience, contact admissions@london.aru.ac.uk for classification guidance
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Who Fits This Course

  • ✓Wants to work in healthcare management, policy development, or international health consultancy
  • ✓Holds a Bachelor's degree in a health/social science related field or has relevant sector experience
  • ✓Working professionals who want a full-time (12-month) or part-time (24-month) route
  • ✓Experienced professionals without a formal degree but with substantial relevant sector or management experience (assessed via Recognition of Prior Learning)
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Who Does Not Fit

  • ✕Has no degree and no relevant professional experience to support their application
  • ✕Is looking for a clinical practitioner qualification rather than a policy/management-focused MPH
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What You'll Study

Course Modules, year by year.

What you'll actually study, module by module.

Postgraduate Study Skills, Research, Methods, and Ethics (Healthcare)
Determinants of Population Health
Health Protection
Finance and Governance in Health and Social Care
Population Healthcare and Health Improvement
Postgraduate Major Project (Healthcare)

Career Opportunities

Where this degree can take you.

Graduates go on to roles across public, private and healthcare sectors, some routes need further training or study.

Healthcare managementPolicy developmentInternational health consultancyRoles making an impact on health outcomes at local and global levels

Upcoming Intakes

3 routes in, each year.

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September

Standard intake, applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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January

Mid-cycle intake, ideal if you're deciding later in the cycle.

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May

Final intake of the cycle, a good route if you need more lead time.

Apply for May

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