Puremeluan Major
Senior Lecturer in Public Health
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Public Health MSc
Key Facts
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Duration
1 year Full-time
2-5 years Part-time
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Level
PostgraduatePG MSc
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Full Time: £8,700
Part Time: £967 per 20 credit module -
Full Time: £19,000
Get in touch
UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
Updated 12/02/2026
Overview
This Masters in Public Health course has been designed to provide you with an integrated, coherent and multidisciplinary approach to public health activity.
Our MSc Public Health places particular emphasis on advancing your critical awareness and problem solving skills in order to develop innovative, reflective and pro-active approaches to meeting challenging and complex health needs. Examples of our pro-active approach to teaching and learning include; the analysis of contemporary non-communicable health issues such as obesity, diabetes and mental health, as well as those linked with public protection such as infectious disease surveillance and control.
For more information about the public health course, please contact our MSc Public Health teaching team by email: publichealth@northampton.ac.uk
Highlights
- Voluntary Placement module available on the masters in Public Health.
- Flexible modules for part-time study.
- Pro-active approach to teaching and learning.
Waterside campus has everything students needs from: Learning Hub featuring 24/7 library, Creative Hub, on-site shop, restaurant, cafes and food outlets, multi-faith chaplaincy, student village hall, Students' Union and more. With only a short walk over the bridge into the town centre.
The Learning Hub and Student Information Desk would be a student's first point of call when needing support.
Our library covers three floors of the Learning Hub, with IT rich learning environments, including silent and group study spaces, physical books. Don't forget there are plenty more resources available online!
The Student Information Desk is the first place a student should go if they need any help. Here the team can direct you to academic support, mental health support, financial support, IT support, and more.
The Learning Hub is where every student will go for library support and classes, as well as food outlets and social events.
The Learning Hub also has lots of outdoor space for meeting with friends or finding some silent time between classes.
The Learning Hub is the biggest building on campus, home to our Student Information Desk, 24/7 library, teaching spaces, cafes, and more.
The big and spacious modern Senate building has various types of learning spaces, teaching rooms, our Bloomberg suite, Morley Room lecture hall, and cafes.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally hold a recognised First- or Second-class Honours degree in a subject area that demonstrates applicability to public health practice including:
- Dentistry, pharmacy, biology, medicine, public health, nursing, environmental health, biomedical health/science, podiatry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, microbiology, biochemistry.
- Homeopathic Medicine (including degrees in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) are acceptable.
- Degrees in Zoology and most medical/health background undergraduate degrees are acceptable. This includes degrees such as BSc Profusion Technology and BSc Radiology.
Applications listing degrees not shown above may be referred to the course tutor to assess suitability for the programme. We will need to see:
- Degree transcripts with exact modules studied.
- Evidence of experience in public health (if applicable).
- References for suitability.
All applicants for whom English is not their first language will need to demonstrate that they meet the minimum English language requirement of
- IELTS 6.5 overall with a score no lower than 6.0 for writing and no remaining band/component below 5.5 (or equivalent).
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
What You'll Learn
Our MSc Public Health will be delivered by a range of teaching methods such as core lectures, group work, online activities, use of case studies and directed learning approaches, preparing you for a career in Public Health at both strategic and operational levels.
Shared learning with other professionals will be a focus of this course and you will be encouraged to develop a critical, evaluative approach to the knowledge which underpins present-day public health practice.
All modules of the course (except the Professional Project) incorporate 200 hours of learning, including taught sessions, self-directed independent study, and assignment preparation. Furthermore, (included in the 200 hours) are six study days, in which you are expected to attend lectures or work online on electronic activities via the online learning environment, NILE.
The teaching team have created a flexible and challenging Public Health masters programme, which incorporates face-to-face teaching, workshops and tutorials, as well as three of the core modules having an extensive self-directed online component. Opportunities exist to undertake a volunteering post within a Public Health environment and to gain experience of working within a non-Governmental organisation whilst ‘giving back’ to the vulnerable in society.
Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules
Through autonomous learning, students on this module will build critical analysis skills to synthesise research philosophy and methods to design a research project that addresses the needs of current or emerging Health and Social care populations.
This module examines the history and scope of epidemiology as the ‘basic science of public health’Underpinning principles such as making judgements about causality, exploring disease frequency, relative risk, odds ratios, bias and confounding are introducedConsideration is given to epidemiological methods, such as describing and analysing data, critically appraising study designs, and reflecting on different public health issues in society.
The purpose of this module is to prepare students for working within public health settings, with the knowledge required for effective health protection, through developing critical awareness and problem solving skills in health surveillance, social behaviour and primary prevention.
The purpose of this module is to develop students knowledge and understanding of a range of concepts and theories which underpin health promotion and behaviour change, in order to facilitate acquisition of skills needed to design, implement and evaluate effective health promotion strategies fit for the real world.
The purpose of this module is to prepare practitioners for working within public health settings, through developing critical awareness and problem solving skills, to facilitate apprasial of a target populations health needs, and design and project manage an intervention to build community capacity and empower the population to improve their health and wellbeing.
The purpose of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to complete a rigorous and evidence-based research project focused on a contemporary Public Health topic, in other to develop competence as independent researchers.
The purpose of this module is for students to critically explore a range of global healthcare systems and the factors impacting on healthcare need and provision across populationsExamination of the similarities and differences in healthcare systems is seen as important for the understanding of common healthcare problems and appreciation of the opportunities and strategies available to address global health issues.
The purpose of this module is to provide post-graduate students with an opportunity to gain experience of working with bona-fide public health voluntary organisations at local, national or international levelThis will facilitate networking opportunities and exposure to a range of experiences which support acquisition of practical skills for promoting public health.
The purpose of this module is to prepare students for leadership roles, with knowledge and skills required for motivating self and others to be creative, innovative and effective in influencing change and enhancing professional practice in public health.
Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 25/26. The modules relating to the academic year 26/27 will be available from June 2026.
What is a masters in public health?
A masters in Public Health is a postgraduate level degree that equip students with the knowledge and skills required to protect and improve the health of the population through research, policy and practice.
Why study MSc in Public Health?
Public health plays a crucial role in the prevention of diseases and promotion of health, as well as empowering individuals and communities to manage chronic illnesses and disabilities. Public health engages people from across disciplines and backgrounds to uncover the root causes of health problems and develop long-lasting, innovative, cost-effective solutions that improve everyone’s quality of life.
While medicine helps to treat people one-on-one when they are sick, in contrast, public health proactively prevents illnesses/injuries across large numbers of people through interventions. A career in public health will enable you to collaborate with others to develop and implement innovative solutions/interventions that will improve health and prolong lives of people both locally and around the world.
How long does a masters in public health take?
Our MSc in Public Health has a duration of 1 year full-time and 2-5 years part-time study.
What can you do with a masters degree in public health
Public Health is a broad field with a range of career opportunities in the following sectors: public policy, epidemiology, global health, public health education, lifestyle programmes, immunisation and screening programmes. Other career opportunities include public health analyst and public health programme manager.
The course can also act as a platform for graduates to progress on to a postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD) study in public health and to pursue a career in academia and research.
Who do I contact for further information on the public health masters?
For more information please contact the MSc Public Health teaching team by email: publichealth@northampton.ac.uk
Fees and Funding
2026/27 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted for the masters degree in public health relate to study in the Academic Year 26/27 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- UK – Full Time: £8,700
- UK – Part Time: £967 per 20 Credit Module
- International – Full Time: £19,000
If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 26/27, you may be able to apply for a Master’s loan from Student Finance England.
There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2026. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.
For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.
For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
Fees quoted for the masters degree in public health relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- UK – Full Time: £8,500
- UK – Part Time: £945 per 20 Credit Module
- International – Full Time: £17,495
Staff
Lewis Waterfield
Senior Lecturer in Public Health
Fiona Pendleton
Senior Lecturer in Public Health
David Agom
Senior Lecturer in Public Health
Victory Olorunnipa
Lecturer in Public Health
Ruvimbo Machaka
Lecturer in Public Health
Tracy La Penna
Senior Lecturer in Midwifery
Yuba Raj Baral
Lecturer in Public Health
Careers and Employability
Public Health is a growing field of study, therefore there is an abundance of job opportunities to suit a variety of interests and skills. A Master’s degree in Public Health will help your career advancement within a variety of organisations and professions such as health and social care, local authority, and voluntary organisations.
Our Public Health students develop excellent communication and analytical skills and have entered a diverse range of jobs, such as working as Vaccine Logistic Experts for UNICEF, Medical Consultants with the WHO, Governmental Public Health Researchers and Infection Control Practitioners.
Public Health is a broad field with a range of career opportunities in the following sectors: public policy, epidemiology, global health, public health education, lifestyle programmes, immunisation and screening programmes. Other career opportunities include public health analyst and public health programme manager.
Graduates can also enter further study and progress on to a postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD) study in public health and to pursue a career in academia and research.
Facilities
Learning Hub
The Learning Hub is at the heart of the campus and home to the student information desk.
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