Public Health (Online)

University of Manchester

Postgraduate PgDip Distance learning (full-time) 1 Year MedicineHealthCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

Public Health (Online) PgDip is a postgraduate degree at University of Manchester, based in Manchester, taught distance learning (full-time) over 1 year.

About this course

Our distance learning Master of Public Health (MPH) course meets the training needs of health professionals around the world who are interested in a career in public health or those seeking new skills in this area.

Contemporary public health practice requires practitioners to be adaptable and flexible, with a broad experience of a range of subject areas.

As public health is a rapidly changing and interdisciplinary field, our programme is constantly evolving with new course units and topics being introduced regularly to ensure that you are at the forefront of contemporary public health practice. We also have additional learning opportunities through our research and CPD programme that deal with the hot topics in public health and primary care.

This course will equip you with:

- the skills and knowledge to apply to public health concerns at local, national and international level;

- the ability to apply relevant theory and scientific principles to practical situations;

- the capability of meeting core-competencies in public health.

PGCert, PGDip and MPH awards are available.

You can see what ourStudent Ambassadors have to say about our MPH course and contact them with any questions.

You can also specialise in one of the following:

- Occupational Health

- Dental Public Health

PhD with integrated master's

If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.

Study Options

This course is available in 5 study options:

Distance learning (full-time) Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Manchester

Distance learning (part-time)

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Manchester

Distance learning (full-time) Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MPH

Location: Manchester

Distance learning (part-time)

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MPH

Location: Manchester

Distance learning (part-time)

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgCert

Location: Manchester

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Study Mode
Distance learning (full-time)
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Health, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy