About Public Health Mph in University of Bradford
Overview
The Bradford MPH is designed for those looking to move into public health, policy or community development at a senior level, and is suitable for candidates from diverse undergraduate study backgrounds and / or professional experience.
The programme develops students into future healthcare leaders who understand health policy, community change, human behaviour change, or health service design.
The programme places emphasis on leadership and strategic thinking, developed through comprehensive qualitative and quantitative research, analysis and evaluation. It is tailored to the demographic and epidemiological challenges of contemporary urban societies - the diseases of affluence and ageing, and the marginalized and vulnerable populations produced by these kinds of settings.
The Bradford MPH provides training in public policy, health care practice development, epidemiology, and community development that focusses on skills for change, making it a must-have qualification for those wishing to address the contemporary challenges of public health or undertake research in the public health field.
The following specialisms are available:
- Leadership and Management development
- Pharmaceuticals
- Long Term Conditions
Learning and assessment
Learning methods
The programme is delivered through lectures, facilitated seminars and online learning and resources to help prepare students for the formative assessments.
Assessment
You will learn using a range of different assessment techniques, which may include one or more of the following:
- Written essay
- A reflective Case study
- Computer based Multiple Choice Question examination
- Computer based open book examination
- Seminar Presentation
- Poster presentation
- Written project report
- Completion of a Dissertation
- Research paper/executive summary
Career prospects
A practical degree with instant international recognition, an MPH is the "MBA" of the health world - one that will add both prestige and practice skills to enhance or change your current career.
The University of Bradford works in partnership with Public Health England to offer a continually evolving contemporary programme. This partnership and approach enables the programme team to support students as they develop the relevant skills and knowledge for their future careers in Public Health.
Graduates will be equipped to address contemporary Public Health challenges such as changing health demographics, health inequalities, and problems of access, quality, and continuity of care. It will help healthcare professionals to find creative policy solutions and implement tailored practice-interventions.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 70-60% depending on your university.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : a minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-test less than 6.5.
- TOEFL : an overall test result of 94 (minimum scores apply for each subtest)
- PTE : overall score of at least 75, with at least 46 in each of the four sub-tests
University of Bradford Highlights
Type of institute |
Public |
Courses offered |
Undergraduate and graduate. |
Mode of program |
Online and on-campus |
Housing facilities |
Available |
Financial aid |
Scholarships, loans, and grants. |
Mode of application |
Online |
Alumni strength |
140,000 |
Student population |
10,000+ |
University of Bradford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The table below mentions the cost of attendance for 42 to 51 weeks. The cost may vary according to the needs of individuals.
Items |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
Tuition and fees |
15,000-22,000 |
Accommodation |
2,140 – 6,080 |
Food, toiletries, and laundry (based on 50 per week) |
2,100-2,550 |
Books and supplies |
420-510 |
Mobile phone |
420-510 |
Local Travel |
420-510 |
Setup costs |
500 |
Insurance for personal possessions |
70 |
Estimated total |
21,070-32,460 |
University of Bradford Application Process
Application fee: 20-25 GBP
Supporting documents:
- Official transcripts of high school or college.
- Proof of English language proficiency.
- Scores of Standardized exams to study in the UK. (GRE/GMAT)
- CV or resume.
- Letters of reference (2)
- Work experience (graduates only)
English Proficiency Test Scores
Requirements vary per program but below are the general requirements
Tests |
Minimum scores |
IELTS |
6.0 overall with nothing less than 5.0 in all components or 5.5 in each of the components for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English |
ISEII with Distinction in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, or ISE III with Pass in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. |
TOEFL (iBT) |
80 overall with at least 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Pearson PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) |
Overall of 55, with at least 46 in each of the four components or 51 in all components for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Cambridge Advanced Certificate and Cambridge Proficiency Certificate |
Grade C |
Note: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the university temporarily accepts TOEFL at Home test, LanguageCert exam, and Linguaskill English test.