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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Population Health Sciences

University of Leicester
Leicester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MPhil Population Health Sciences at University of Leicester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. We offer PhD, MD and MPhil supervision in Health Sciences in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: - Allied Health Professions - Biostatistics - Diabetes Research Centre - Genetic Epidemiology - Social Science Applied to Health Improvement Research (SAPPHIRE) - Mental Health, Ageing, Public Health, and Primary Care (MAPP) - The Infant Mortality and Morbidity Studies (TIMMS) International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Population Health
Epidemiological Study Design and Analysis
Biostatistics and Data Analysis
Genetic Epidemiology and Molecular Genetics
Mental Health and Public Health Policy
Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequalities
Advanced Quantitative Methods for Health Sciences
Dissertation in Population Health Sciences
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,238

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£10,476

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leicester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£29,000
3 years£23,000£29,000£34,000
5 years£29,500£35,000£44,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
35%Work & Study
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Leicester

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