Master of Public Health (Global Health) (Online) *
Understand global health challenges and develop the skills to improve public health, through flexible online study.
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- Director of Studies
- Bimpe Kuti-Matekenya
- Course type
- Master’s course
- Location
- Online
- Start date
- September 2027
- Mode of study
- Part time, online
- Duration
- Two to five years
- Home fee
- TBC
- International fee
- TBC
Overview
How can we improve health, prevent illness and reduce inequalities in a world where health challenges are increasingly connected?
Our online Master of Public Health – Global Health explores the factors that shape population health, from climate change and disease threats to health systems, public policy and unequal access to healthcare.
You’ll examine how social, economic and environmental conditions influence health within and between countries, and how public health approaches can help address these challenges.
Through the programme, you’ll develop skills to understand health needs, assess research evidence, plan public health responses and communicate recommendations. You’ll also explore the importance of working with communities and understanding local priorities when developing effective and equitable approaches to improving health.
Designed for recent graduates and experienced professionals, the online MPH provides an opportunity to develop your public health knowledge alongside work and other commitments.
Who is this course for?
Our online MPH Global Health is designed for people who want to develop their understanding of public health and contribute to improving population health.
You might be a recent graduate preparing for a career in public health, an experienced professional looking to develop your expertise, or someone seeking to move into the field from another discipline.
The programme is relevant to people with backgrounds in public health, medicine, nursing, allied health, biomedical sciences, environmental health and international development.
It may also suit people working in government, health services, charities, community organisations, research and policy.
You don’t need previous professional experience in public health to apply, although your academic background and other entry requirements will be considered.
“Designed for recent graduates and experienced professionals, the online MPH provides an opportunity to develop your public health knowledge alongside work and other commitments.”
Why study Public Health at LSTM?
What will I learn?
The programme explores the research, policies and approaches used to understand and improve population health.
Key areas of study are expected to include:
- Public health research and project planning: Explore how public health research is designed, conducted and evaluated. Develop the skills to interpret evidence, investigate health needs and plan public health activities.
- Health promotion and health protection: Explore the principles and practices of health promotion and health protection in local and global contexts. Examine strategies for disease prevention, outbreak control, reducing health inequalities and improving population health, while critically evaluating evidence-informed interventions and policies to address contemporary public health challenges.
- Climate change and health: Explore the effects of climate change on health, including the challenges it creates for communities and health systems.
- Global mental health: Examine mental health as a global public health issue and consider the factors influencing mental health needs and responses.
- Policy, practice and local context: Examine the relationship between global health priorities, policies and public health practice across diverse local contexts. Explore how social, political, economic and cultural factors shape health challenges and critically evaluate context-specific approaches to improving population health and addressing global health inequalities.
- Leadership and management: Develop an understanding of leadership and management in public health, including the challenges of planning, delivering and improving services and programmes.
Modules
You’ll study global health challenges, public health evidence and the approaches used to develop effective responses in different contexts, allowing you to develop your public health knowledge and skills alongside professional and personal commitments.
This programme is delivered online, part-time over 2–5 years, offering you the flexibility to balance your studies with professional and personal commitments.
Learning will be asynchronous, allowing you to access materials and engage with activities at convenient times, while following a structured module schedule with clear assessment deadlines, tutor support and opportunities for peer engagement.
By the end of the programme, you should be better equipped to:
- Analyse population health needs and inequalities using data and research evidence.
- Evaluate the strengths, limitations and practical implications of public health research.
- Develop public health responses that consider community priorities and available resources.
- Assess how health systems and public policies influence access to healthcare, quality and equity.
- Apply research and evaluation methods to investigate public health challenges.
- Communicate evidence and recommendations clearly to professional, policy and community audiences.
- Consider ethical responsibilities and cultural context when developing public health approaches.
An MPH in Global Health can support career development across public health and related sectors.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, the knowledge and skills you develop may be relevant to work in:
- Public health and health improvement.
- Government and local authorities.
- Healthcare services and health systems.
- Charities, non-governmental organisations and international development.
- Public health programme planning and evaluation.
- Health policy and research.
- Community engagement and health promotion.
For professionals already working in these areas, the programme may support progression towards responsibilities involving leadership, service development and evidence-informed decision-making.
The MPH may also provide a foundation for further postgraduate research, including PhD study, subject to entry requirements.
Some professional public health roles and registration pathways require additional qualifications, experience or assessment.
Teaching and Learning
This course puts real-world public health challenges at the heart of learning. You’ll work with public health data, analyse international case studies, critically evaluate interventions and develop evidence-informed responses to complex health challenges while connecting your learning to your own communities, workplaces and countries.
The course will be delivered fully online through an asynchronous learning model, allowing you to access materials and engage with your studies at times to suit you.
Your teaching and learning will be supported through pre-recorded lectures, interactive learning resources, guided readings, case studies, discussion forums, reflective activities and independent study.
You will engage with academic tutors and fellow students through online discussion forums, collaborative activities and structured feedback. There are staggered live support sessions to accommodate you wherever you are in the world. You will be expected to engage regularly with learning materials, participate in online activities and complete assessments with specified deadlines.
If you are studying part-time over two years you should expect around 15–20 hours of study per week. This will vary depending on module requirements, assessment and if you decide to study the course over a longer period.
Academic Expertise
You will learn from global health experts, to apply knowledge where it matters most.
Drawing on multidisciplinary expertise spanning health inequalities, health systems, community health, climate change and other pressing global public health priorities, you will engage with research-informed learning that challenges assumptions, connects global evidence with local realities and develops the skills to translate knowledge into meaningful public health action.
Student Research Project
Your student research project forms the basis of your dissertation, giving you the opportunity to investigate a real public health challenge in your workplace, community or country.
You can choose to analyse local health data, evaluate an existing public health programme, investigate barriers to accessing healthcare, assess community health needs or develop an evidence-informed improvement proposal. Your aim is to produce a project of practical value.
Supported by academic supervision, you will develop research, evaluation and problem-solving skills with work that can be shared with employers, policymakers or public health stakeholders.
International Community
Bringing together students from different countries, cultures and professional backgrounds, this MPH will create opportunities to learn from diverse experiences and approaches to public health.
You will exchange ideas, compare approaches and explore solutions to challenges affecting communities worldwide. These interactions will help you broaden your professional perspectives, strengthen cross-cultural communication and collaborative problem-solving and build connections with public health professionals internationally.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Home fee (September 2027)
TBC
International fee (September 2027)
TBC
Financial support for UK students
We have scholarships, bursaries, discounts and loans available, established through generous donations from alumni, staff and friends and funding from within Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Financial support for international students
We offer various scholarships for international students, particularly those from low- and middle-income countries. These include full or partial funding through programs like the LSTM Global Health Impact Scholarship and the LSTM Humanitarian Scholarship.
External funding
Scholarships, fellowships and grants are available from a range of funders and organisations. Any scholarship, studentship, fellowship or grant can be used as an alternative to, or part-funding of, an LSTM scholarship.
How to apply
You can apply for a course at any time throughout the year using our online application portal, MyLSTM. You will need to register for an account the first time you use it, or if you’ve already created an account, you can pick up where you left off by logging in directly to MyLSTM.
By registering for a MyLSTM account, you will be able to:
- Apply for courses at LSTM.
- Upload supporting documentation.
- Save your draft application.
- Accept an offer to study.
- Keep your account information up-to-date.
If you can’t access our online application form, please get in touch. Paper application forms are available on request.
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