Course Overview
The MPH Master of Public Health at University of the West of Scotland is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Hamilton, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Master of Public Health (MPH) has been designed to offer comprehensive understanding of modern public health practice. Provided via a combination of face-to-face and online delivery, it addresses the foundational elements of epidemiology, health economics and health policy, infection control, and health improvement. You will be introduced to the key approaches and theoretical frameworks that underpin contemporary public health practice. International tuition fees are £18,900 per year, home/UK fees are £1,070 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements What qualifications do you need? We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis. Don’t worry if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience If you are applying with an EU or non-EU qualification, please check our Postgraduate Entry Requirements page which gives more |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£1,070
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the West of Scotland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £34,500 | £38,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £28,500 | £32,500 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £34,500 | £39,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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