Learn how to improve quality of life for people in your community and around the world with the University of Liverpool’s APHEA-accredited online Master of Public Health (MPH). Our programme’s integrated research approach to public health, offers you the opportunity to develop a toolkit of practical skills to help create and lead positive change.
(Duration: approx. 20 months’ study + 9 month dissertation)
Through interaction with the international faculty and your peers, you’ll have the opportunity to explore health problems impacting your local community. You will also discuss health problems affecting communities in other parts of the world, in both low and high income areas. You’ll examine public health issues ranging from disease prevention and clean water initiatives, through to lifestyle epidemics such as obesity, smoking and more.
The online environment and module assignments are designed to mirror a real-world public health setting. Through preparation of policy documents and grant proposals in-line with global industry requirements, you’ll have the opportunity to gain practical skills needed for decision-making jobs in health.
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Master of Public Health - International Public Health graduate
The University of Liverpool has one of the highest ratings of research that has been deemed to have a significant impact on society or environment. Through our integrated research approach, you’ll have the opportunity to master both quantitative and qualitative research, and understand the appropriate use of research methods in producing valid and relevant evidence to address different aspects of public health problems.
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Gain practical skills to create and lead positive health change in your own community and abroad. You’ll study the main disciplines of public health to help you address complex heath issues and promote real-world change.
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Gain the knowledge to influence public health in an international environment. You’ll explore policy and programme challenges of low to middle income countries, crisis and disaster management and communicable diseases.
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Develop the skills to manage and deliver effective health care systems and programmes. You’ll investigate how to improve health care delivery at local, regional and international levels; and how elements such as strategy, implementation and governance influence the delivery of care.
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The online Master of Public Health programme and its specialisations have been assessed and accredited by APHEA, the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation. Our MPH programme is one of a few programmes to hold this accreditation.
The University of Liverpool ranks third in the UK for impact judged outstanding in Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, as per the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014). It also ranks fifth in the UK’s first Global Health Research League Table.
The online MPH is one of the longest running online MPH programmes in the world, having been designed and launched in 2007 to be delivered specifically online.
Fake malaria drugs: peace of mind via SMS
In Nigeria, malaria drugs can be verified for authenticity via SMS. Dunoi Afam discovered a crucial flaw in the implementation of this service as part of his MPH dissertation.
Can e-cigarettes help smokers to stop?
For his MPH dissertation research, Fayyaz Samji looked into the effectiveness of electronic cigarettes in helping people to stop smoking. He came up with some surprising results that are having an impact in Ontario, Canada.
Obesity and a culture of convenience
Family dynamics at mealtimes have changed. Americans are consuming more food prepared away from home and it is this fact that caught the attention of Erin Gilgan, who researched this issue for her MPH dissertation.
The University of Liverpool’s online MPH was profiled in ‘Championing the Public’s Health’, a film produced by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) in partnership with ITN Productions.
Championing the Public’s Health celebrates innovation in public health in the UK. It highlighted the flexibility of the online programme and its collaborative learning model that allows healthcare professionals from across the world to combine work and study. They met and spoke with online graduates and Prof Dame Margaret Whitehead, Head of the University's Department of Public Health and Policy.
Gain access to a Global Career Advisor Network that puts you in touch with global professionals and industry insiders. Advisors can provide you with invaluable insights to help you to move ahead professionally, redirect your career or start a new business venture.
University of Liverpool Podcast
Simon Capewell says sugary drinks are killing us. The University of Liverpool Public Health researcher says sugar, especially those in sugary drinks, is the single biggest cause of obesity. He is fighting for sugary drinks to be treated the same as tobacco which means, higher taxes and stricter limits on advertising but the industry is fighting back.
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In forty years, the number of obese children has increased 10-fold. It’s not just in the UK or the US but around the world - it’s a global public health crisis. Experts are calling on the government to reduce children’s exposure to junk food advertisements - senior lecturer in psychology, Dr Emma Boyland, describes the powerful effect these ads have on children’s appetites and food choices.
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Dr Calum Semple shares his experience working in Sierra Leone during the Ebola crisis. It’s a harrowing story that offers some surprising lessons. When reflecting on his research, he suggests that public health messages concerning the burial of infected persons was the crucial factor in curbing the spread of the epidemic.
1 Many countries have their own accrediting bodies, and degree recognition differs from country to country. If you reside outside of the United Kingdom, please review your country of residence’s requirements to confirm recognition of your programme.
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