Earn  a Master of Public Health (MPH) Online

The Health of Humans is Connected to the Health of Animals and the Environment, in the Concept of One Health.

Accelerate your management knowledge with skills for tackling current and emerging global public health challenges: climate change, armed conflict, forced migration, as well as pandemics.

Public Health is defined by the Faculty of Public Health, UK as “The science and art of promoting and protecting health and well-being, preventing ill-health and prolonging life through the organised efforts of society”. The MPH curriculum is mapped according to the Faculty of Public Health Diplomate Examination (DFPH). It covers the main domains of Public Health Practice (Health Protection, Health Improvement, Health Services Provision) and offers the opportunity to specialise in a broad range of public health topics. The programme places a strong emphasis on global aspects of public health, like the epidemiology and prevention of both non-communicable and infectious conditions. There is a focus on current issues in both developed and developing countries for preparedness in disaster risk reduction, prevention, response and recovery.

A unique feature of our MPH programme is its international orientation: the programme is part of a Medical School with faculty, teaching hospitals and students from across the globe.

  • This programme embraces the One Health concept, recognizing that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment

  • Crisis management – pandemic, environmental, and emergency

  • Population protection and evaluation from a workplace to national policy for crisis response

  • Focus on public health disaster risk reduction, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery

  • UNIC is 1 of only 14 universities in the world awarded a 5-Star rating in online/distance learning

  • UNIC ranked number 32 university in the world in the core area of Quality Education (Times Higher Education, 2021)

  • Option of full-time or part-time study, depending on your schedule and commitments

  • Affordable MPH with scholarships available to enable global access

  • Graduates have a 99,8% career placement rate, within our international medical programmes

Who is this Programme for

The MPH is a perfect fit for…

  • Individuals seeking a competitive advantage in the workplace to expand their career by gaining the most required skillset today

  • Recent graduates from various disciplines (Sociology, Psychology, Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Communications) who want to pursue further expertise related to Public Health

  • Professionals seeking to change careers and leverage their past work experience into the dynamic field of Public Health

  • Driven individuals excited to do research and improve global public health examining current issues affecting the world: pandemics, climate change, etc.

  • Change Agents enthused to complete research and field projects to address real-world challenges

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Why Study Public Health?

  • Healthcare occupations: a projected growth rate of 14 percent from 2018-2028, significantly higher growth rate than average for all occupations, adding about 1.9 million new jobs. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • Jobs of Tomorrow Report includes extensive needs now and in the future working in services related to the Care Economy and Green Economy. World Economic Forum

  • With an aging population and greater environmental health risks the jobs related to healthcare are projected to grow more than any of the other occupational groups. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • Prior to the pandemic, global healthcare spending was expected to rise 5 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate from 2019-23 which will create opportunities for the sector (Deloitte); COVID-19 will accelerate these projections

“As coordinator of the Master of Public Health programme, I work with academic and administrative staff to provide support to students throughout their studies. Our curriculum aligns with UK Faculty of Public Health standards and covers the three core domains of public health practice and research. The programme addresses current regional and global public health challenges, maintaining its commitment to professional education whilst considering the broader implications of planetary health. We focus on developing public health professionals through theoretical knowledge and practical applications, ensuring our graduates are prepared for their roles in public health.”

Souzana Achilleos, Assistant Professor, Programme Coordinator