Our Master of Public Health (MPH) covers core topics in public health from a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives that will set you up to respond to the needs of communities and populations around the world. You will be taught by experienced lecturers who include both renowned academics and expert practitioners to give you the holistic understanding of Public Health. Your learning is enriched by interaction with other students from varied clinical, non-clinical, professional, and cultural backgrounds. Undertaking this MPH does not require any specialist knowledge (e.g., clinical). This programme is available to start in September 2023 subject to the approval of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar.
Why this programme?
- The MPH will help you develop the knowledge and the skills to tackle Public Health challenges by providing a multi-disciplinary approach to health care and is set within the traditional strengths of an ancient Scottish University and a leading UK Medical School.
- You will experience a supportive learning environment that offers interaction with both leading academic researchers and experienced public health practitioners.
- Real life research projects in public health issues will provide you with opportunities to apply the skills gained from the taught elements of the course to influence policy and practice.
Entry Requirements
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Applicants will usually possess a health-related Honours degree (at a 2:2 level or at least 60%) or be able to demonstrate evidence of equivalent experience in health care practice or research. Students from non-health backgrounds who have Honours degrees (as above) in science, social science, or humanities subjects and who are interested in a public health related career will also be considered for the programme.
English Entry Requirements
To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree, it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:
- IELTS Academic:
- OVERALL – 6.5 with: Listening – 5.5; Reading – 6.0; Speaking – 5.5; Writing – 6.0
- TOEFL iBT:
- OVERALL – 90 with: Listening – 17; Reading – 21; Speaking – 20; Writing – 21
- PTE Academic:
- OVERALL – 62 with: Listening – 59; Reading – 59; Speaking – 59; Writing – 59
- Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
- OVERALL – 176 with: Listening – 162; Reading – 169; Speaking – 162; Writing – 169
Fees
- The tuition fee is 105,000 QR per programme.
- Tuition fees are fixed at the point of entry, so there is no annual increase for returning students.
- Flexible payments are available.