The School of Public Health’s mission statement is to strengthen, influence and train the next generation of public health leaders. As part of this mission, we offer the Master of Public Health in different ways, to provide a comprehensive grounding and a deep understanding of the fundamentals of public health to a professional audience seeking to advance their careers in public health.
Our Master of Public Health programmes offer students:
- a special focus on the development of quantitative analytical skills for public health, epidemiology and health services research.
- a variety of core areas of public health and choice to focus on different and global public health systems, interventions, methods and innovative and developmental areas within public health.
A Master of Public Health can be undertaken with us:
- As a full-time one-year programme taught on-campus.
- As a part-time two-year or three-year programme taught fully online.
Regardless of your programme choice, both aim to provide a comprehensive grounding and a deep understanding of the fundamentals of public health to a professional audience seeking to advance their careers in public health.
During both programmes, students will be part of a diverse and collaborative learning environment.
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Compare our programmes
- Final degree awarded
- Period of study
- Mode of study
- Term length
- Total credits
- Credits per term
- Total modules or specialisations
- Core modules or specialisations
- Elective modules or specialisations
- Assessment types
- Research project
- Research project length
- Research project assessments
- Example projects
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- Minimal techinical requirements
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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Master of Public Health (MPH) | Master of Public Health (MPH) | PG Certificate in Public Health | PG Diploma in Public Health | Master in Public Health (MPH) |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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12 months | 24 months (2 years) | 12 months | 24 months (2 years) | 36 months (3 years) |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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Taught and on-campus | Online | Online | Online | Online |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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10 weeks | 16 weeks | 16 weeks | 16 weeks | 16 weeks |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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90 | 90 | 30 | 60 | 90 |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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30 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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10 modules (per stream) | 16 specialisations (20 specialisations to choose from) |
6 specialisations (12 specialisations to choose from) |
12 specialisations (17 specialisations to choose from) |
16 specialisations (20 specialisations to choose from) |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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8 modules (per stream) | 10 specialisations | 3 specialisations | 7 specialisations | 10 specialisations |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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7 modules | 6 specialisations (10 specialisations to choose from) |
3 specialisations (9 specialisations to choose from) |
5 specialisations (10 specialisations to choose from) |
6 specialisations (10 specialisations to choose from) |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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Written examinations (up to 1 hour) | ||||
Essays, reports and paper reviews (range from 500-4000 words) | Essays, reports and paper reviews | Essays, reports and paper reviews | Essays, reports and paper reviews | Essays, reports and paper reviews |
Multiple choice quizzes and online quizzes (computer based) | Multiple choice quizzes and online quizzes (computer based) | Multiple choice quizzes and online quizzes (computer based) | Multiple choice quizzes and online quizzes (computer based) | Multiple choice quizzes and online quizzes (computer based) |
Mini research project (3-4000 words) | Mini research project (3-4000 words) | Mini research project (3-4000 words) | Mini research project (3-4000 words) | |
Individual and group presentations | Individual and group presentations | Individual and group presentations | Individual and group presentations | Individual and group presentations |
Video blogs | Video blogs | Video blogs | Video blogs | |
Articles and case study reviews | Article and case study reviews | Article and case study reviews | Article and case study reviews | Article and case study reviews |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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'Research Project' (30 ECTS) | Four specialisations (total 30ECTS) | n/a | One specialisation (5 ECTS) | Four specialisations (total 30ECTS) |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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3-4 month full-time research project during term three (end of May-end of August) | Research portfolio 1: The Research Question (Year 1 - Term 2) | n/a | Research portfolio 1: The Research Question (Year 2 - Term 3) | Research portfolio 1: The Research Question (Year 2 - Term 3) |
Research Portfolio 2: The Study Design (Year 2 - Term 1) | n/a | Research Portfolio 2: The Study Design (Year 3 - Term 1) | ||
Research Portfolio 3: Core Research Skills (Year 2 - Term 2) | n/a | Research Portfolio 3: Core Research Skills (Year 3 - Term 2) | ||
Research portfolio 4: Research in Practice (Year 2 - Term 3) | n/a | Research portfolio 4: Research in Practice (Year 3 - Term 3) |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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10,000 word dissertation with Viva presentation |
Across the four specialisations across two years the assessments include:
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Across the four specialisations across two years the assessments include:
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Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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A systematic review of the literature on factors related to hospital outcomes by day of admission of day of procedure |
n/a | n/a | A systematic review of the literature on factors related to hospital outcomes by day of admission of day of procedure |
Master of Public Health (12 months full-time) |
Master of Public Health (Online) (24 month part-time online) |
Global Postgraduate Certificate of Public Health (online) (12 months part-time online) |
Postgraduate Diploma of Public Health (online) (24 months part-time online) |
Master of Public Health (online) (36 months part-time online) |
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Based at White City and Hammersmith Campus, London (teaching may take place at other Imperial campuses) |
Fully online |
Fully online | Fully online | Fully online |
Our Master of Public Health (online) programme is delivered fully online. We, therefore, want to make certain that you have all the necessary resources available to make the most of your experience. Please refer to our Minimum technical requirements (PDF) to ensure your hardware, software and internet connection meet the minimum requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the main differences between the on-campus and online programmes?
- Are the entry requirements the same for both programmes?
- How much are the programmes?
- What are the payment options?
- Can I defer my offer/application of study until next year?
- Are there any places left on the programmes?
- Can I take the programmes as a 4th year of my MBBS?
- Do I need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) for a Masters level programme in the School of Public Health?
- What should I write in my personal statement?
- Choosing the pathway most suitable for you
- If you are unsure if previous degree or experience is suitable for the Global Master of Public Health
- If you are unsure if previous degree or experience is suitable for the Master of Public Health (on-campus)
- Any further questions?
On successful completion of the on-campus and online, you would receive the award of a Master of Public Health.
We have designed one programme purely for online learning (the Master of Public Health(online)) and students will not attend any on-campus teaching.
Both programmes offer similar and related core modules/specialisations and optional choices, but will teach the content in different ways. So too has the assessment been designed to best suit the online or on-campus delivery format.
Yes. The entry requirements are the same for both the on-campus and online programme.
Please refer to our college website for postgraduate English Language requirements.
If you are required to take an English test as part of your offer conditions and do not have access to a test in your country, please check our Imperial College online English assessment test.
All the programme fees are listed on the individual programme pages and the fee is dependent on your fee status.
When you accept your offer of study, you will need to pay a 10% deposit of the full fees to secure your place. Before you enrol you will invoiced for the full fees.
If you are studying the Master of Public Health (online), as this is a two-year part-time course, you will have the option to pay for the fees in two instalments, you will need to pay for year 1 fees before you start year 1. You will then need to pay for the year 2 fees before you start year 2.
There are some scholarships available directly through the School of Public Health and Imperial College. If you wish to be considered for these, you will need to apply separately and apply for these via the web pages.
For the both programmes, each request and decision to defer an offer is reviewed on a case by case basis, and cannot be guaranteed.
We update our webpages regarding the admissions places for the programmes and we advise you to check these. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered and an offer made, if applicable.
No unfortunately you are not able to take this as an option and intercalate. One of the entry criteria for the Masters is to be awarded an honours degree. Unless you have a degree prior to the MBBS, you would not be eligible to apply.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for our programmes.
What should I write in my personal We recommend your statement is no more than 1500 words, including detail regarding your proposed research area.
This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself and explain why you are an outstanding candidate for a place on one of the School of Public Health’s programmes. Tell us why you are interested in the subject for which you have applied. Describe your academic, professional/work, research experience and interests and reasons for applying to the School of Public Health, Imperial College London.
Outline the academic/professional trajectory you hope for in the future and explain why the programme and the scholarship are important for this. Write an honest statement that gets across your true character and motivations, rather than writing what you think the panel will want to hear.
We recommend you write your statement up to no more than 1500 words.
Master of Public Health – This is a one year, intensive full-time course taught on campus.
Master of Public Health (online) - You can enrol on different pathway options dependent on your ability to commit to the learning required per pathway. All pathways are part-time but require different levels of commitment in terms of study/learning hours.
You can choose between:
- 1-year Postgraduate Certificate
- 2-year Masters
- 3-year Masters
If you decide to study for a Masters degree, the choice between 2 and 3-year programme will depend on the number of hours of study you can commit to per week.
The 2-year Masters programme as a standalone pathway, requiring you to study three specialisations per term (approx. 18 - 21 hours study time per week over 2 years). You would enrol directly on the Masters 2-year pathway.
The 3-year Masters programme as a standalone pathway, requiring you to study two specialisations per term (approx. 14-16 hours per week over 3 years). You would study the same specialisations and programme content as the 2-year programme, but instead spread out over 3 years. You can enrol directly on the Masters 3-year pathway, or follow the progression route below and first enrol on the PG Cert programme. You would study the same specialisations over the 3 years if you successfully progressed through each award.
The PG Certificate programme as a standalone pathway, requiring you to study two specialisations per term (approx. 14-16 hours per week over 3 years) for 1 year only. The specific specialisations are captured in the pathway diagram appended/available on the webpages. You can leave after 1 year with the PG Certificate as a standalone award or you can progress on to the PG Diploma for year 2 and complete the required specialisations. You can leave after Year 2 with the PG Diploma or progress further to the 3-year Masters pathway (subject to exam board approval).
This course is aimed at students from a variety of different backgrounds in medicine, health policy, academic research and others. We also review applications from other backgrounds other than public health if the applicant demonstrates an interest in Public health through a strong personal statement and who also meet their minimum academic criteria for admissions at Imperial College. Our college admissions team will be able to assess your application once it has been made online.
This course is aimed at students from a variety of different backgrounds in medicine, science subjects, academic research and others. We also review applications from other backgrounds if the applicant demonstrates an interest in Public health through a strong personal statement and who also meet the minimum academic criteria for admissions at Imperial College. Our college admissions team will be able to assess your application once it has been made online.
Please contact a member of the School’s programme team by email if you have any further queries related to a specific programme, via one of the following:
- Master of Public Health: mph-queries@imperial.ac.uk
- Global Master of Public Health (online): mph-online@imperial.ac.uk
- MSc Epidemiology: msc-epidemiology@imperial.ac.uk
- MSc Health Data Analytics and Machine Learning: msc-health-data-sph@imperial.ac.uk