Master of Public Health

Course Overview

Arden’s Master of Public Health course has been developed to meet the increasing demand for graduates with a passion for managing and leading preventive health services in communicable and non-communicable diseases. The course places emphasis on providing you with the most current skills in healthcare and digital literacy in health services management, giving you the ability to support healthcare delivery and better health outcomes at population, community, and national level.

The course is designed to be flexible and contemporary in its structure and delivery, and has been developed in close collaboration with leading public health employers and industry advisory groups. This means you’ll be exposed to a variety of teaching approaches and assessment methods to support the development of your knowledge and abilities in public health, helping you graduate with the specialised skills necessary for a successful career in the public health sector.

This public health master course also prepares you for the digital and data driven world that the public health profession has now moved into. You’ll also have the opportunity to become proficient with a wealth of digital technologies such as SPSS, NVIVO, Stata, Gorilla, and more. This gives you the chance to learn about virtual simulations used to predict, model, and plan for future infectious and non-infectious disease outbreaks, as well as how to respond to real life challenges that may arise in your future career in public health.

Entry requirements

At Arden University applications are consider on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn’t a clear pathway to this degree – Arden team is more than happy to discuss your application.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Master of Public Health, AU need to see that you have:

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent at 2:2 level
Individuals who have HND/HNC/Dip HE, with three to four years strong professional work experience with evidence of managerial/supervisory responsibilities are also encouraged to apply

AU also consider applications from candidates who lack formal qualifications but possess at least five years of relevant managerial experience in any discipline.

Course fee

International Fee	Fee
Fee per year:	£10550

Uk Fee	Fee
Total fee:	£9500

Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on (i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.

English proficiency

IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 90; or equivalent
Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English, can be accepted.

AU also offer an internal English test for applicants who are unable to provide the above evidence of English proficiency.

Before you start studying

Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (AU recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.

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Course details and modules

You will study seven core modules and choose one optional ‘elective’ module from a possible four options. This gives you the opportunity to adapt your course syllabus to match your career interests and support your future employability prospects.

Given the quantitative nature of some modules on the Master of Public Health, an introductory mathematics and statistics module is available to students who need extra support with their numeracy skills at the beginning of the course. Please make an enquiry for more details.

How do Arden University assess students?

AU assess students using diverse methods that go beyond traditional exams, especially in postgraduate certificate programs. Instead of exams, these programs employ practical, real-world assessments tailored to meet individual needs and help students develop transferable skills for their future careers. These assessments may include:

Essays: Developing critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
Consultancy Reports: Addressing real-world challenges with professional insights.
Recorded Presentations: Enhancing communication and presentation abilities.
Case Studies: Applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
E-Portfolios: Showcasing personal and academic achievements through organized digital collections.
Visual Research: Combining creativity and analytical skills to present research visually.

This approach ensures that students gain valuable, hands-on experience relevant to their career goals.

Modules

Core modules

Health Policy (20 credits)
Epidemiology (20 credits)
Leading Health Projects (20 credits)
Designing Public Health Research (20 credits)
Economics in Public Health Practice (20 credits)
Contemporary Challenges in Public Health (20 credits)
Industry-based Project (40 credits)

Elective modules

Global Burden of Disease (20 credits)
Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health Management (20 credits)
Risk Planning in Preventive Health (20 credits)
Evidence-based Infectious Disease Modelling (20 credits)

Career prospects

Arden Master of Public Health programme will prepare you for a career in the public health sector by giving you a broad understanding of contemporary issues in public health, with particular focus on the latest digital and analytical skills sought by employers.

What can I do after Arden University?

The course prepares you for roles in local authorities and government, private healthcare companies, charities, the NHS, as well as in higher education or research roles. Some of the career opportunities graduates may want to consider include:

Policy Analyst
Programme Manager
Public Health Advisor
Public Health Consultant
Epidemiologist
Public Health Educator
Public Health Researcher
Work with local authorities
Work with national leaders
Work with non-governmental organisations and well known national and international charities

This Master of Public Health also helps you build the knowledge and competencies required for registration with relevant professional bodies in public and global health, allowing you to become a fully qualified member of respected organisations, such as the UK’s Royal Society for Public Health, in the future.

What will I gain from this degree?

The Master of Public Health course has been designed in collaboration with leading employers to ensure you gain the most important skills needed to flourish in the sector, including the latest competencies in healthcare, data analytics and public health management. This means you’ll be ready to take on senior managerial or leadership roles with confidence after graduation. Whilst studying this course, you will:

Gain key skills required for employability in the area of public health practice, management, and research at local, national and international levels.
Prepare for work as a public health practitioner and work in non-governmental organisations, charities, the public sectors, or academic institutions.
Develop leadership skills and understand contemporary approaches to managing high performing teams.
Develop analytical research skills as well as digital skills useful in responding to health challenges and designing of public health research.
Evaluate and understand human systems and interventions made to improve health including all types of health services, social services, and all interventions and policies intended to improve health.
Develop an understanding of population health including involvement with all social, economic, physical, chemical and biological conditions that influence or interact with the health of the members of the population.
Develop skills and understanding in public and global health challenges and decision-making processes in order to be able to anticipate, plan for, and manage risk.

Online learning

How does it work?

Studying your Master of Public Health with Arden gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Arden from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of your home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location.

AU online students study their degree through ilearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud. ilearn provides everything you need to study at University. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and online library (which when used along with AU supplementary library, Perlego, gives you access to almost half a million books and journals – yours for free while you study with us). ilearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate AU study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have your Kindle handy.

The learning methods employed on AU Master of Public health also make use of real-world case studies, practice learning, webinars, the latest software applications being put to use in the public health sector, and industry guest speakers.

Studying online with Arden University doesn’t mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with likeminded students who you can meet with through Arden Unitu community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. Arden have even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you’re currently learning.

Full time, blended learning

How does it work?

When you choose AU blended learning study mode, you’ll have eight hours of timetabled classes spread over two days at AU centrally located Berlin campus. This is combined with around 25 hours of independent study, which takes place through ilearn, Arden university campus in the cloud. ilearn contains all the resources you need to study successfully. You’ll also have access to AU online library, Perlego, which contains almost half a million books, journals, and industry literature which you can make use of throughout your studies, removing the need to buy expensive course books in order to study successfully.

Full time study in Berlin is the best option for students who prefer the structure of regular face to face classes with their tutor and fellow classmates, and is particularly suited to students who are attracted by the opportunity to move to Germany to study, where you can take advantage of the employment opportunities available for overseas students.