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What happens on the course?
Placements on the course
Practical Assessment & Real-World Skills: Our assessment strategy directly mirrors real-world public health practice and professional workplace demands. Developed in consultation with employers and alumni, the course focuses on key skills highly valued in the field.
Professional Communication: Develop advanced written, oral, and digital communication skills to effectively translate complex public health findings for academic peers, policymakers, and diverse communities.
Workplace-Relevant Tasks: Gain practical experience through report writing with actionable outcomes, group projects, scenario-based data analysis, and oral or poster presentations.
Annual Student Conference: Showcase your dissertation achievements at an end-of-year student conference designed to foster community and professional links with invited public health stakeholders and voluntary sector organisations.
Employability on the course
As a student at the University of Wolverhampton, you will have access to the Careers, Enterprise, and the Workplace service, offering guidance to foster an enterprising mindset, personal development, and career planning. Additionally, you will benefit from: Professional Networking: Attend a regular Public Health Open Seminar Series to connect with research and healthcare professionals. Academic & Industry Insights: Learn directly from an experienced academic team with first-hand experience in public health sectors, health protection, and research roles. Personalised Mentorship: Receive continuous academic and professional guidance through assigned Personal Tutors and dedicated Dissertation Supervisors.
Course Modules
Potential Career Paths
Additional Information
Everything you need to know about this course!
| Location | Mode | Sep intake Fee | Jan intake Fee | May intake Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Full-time | £11015 per year | £11015 per year | £11015 per year | 2026-27 |
| International | Full-time | £22000 per year | £22000 per year | £22000 per year | 2026-27 |
The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants should have or be about to complete:
- A recognised undergraduate degree in a related subject from an accredited college, institution or university, equivalent to a UK Bachelor honours degree qualification.
Please include in your personal statement an explanation of your research interests and how they align with your career aspirations; you may be required to attend an interview to discuss this further.
English language
If English isn’t the applicant’s first language, they will need to provide evidence of English language ability.
- English Language requirements are IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each area (unless otherwise stated) or equivalent accepted qualification https://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/international-academy/english-at-the-international-academy/language-entry-requirements/
Financial support for research study:
Before applying, you should consider carefully how you will finance your studies for the duration of your programme, including tuition fees, research support fees and living costs.
Self-funded:
We are able to take payments in instalments, to spread out the cost of your studies, and it is possible to switch between full-time and part-time modes of study. For more information go to How to pay..Postgraduate Research Loyalty Discount:
To students progressing from an undergraduate programme and/or a taught postgraduate programme to a postgraduate research programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.
There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree and/or Masters level qualification, as long as the new award is at a higher level.
For full terms and conditions please see: Loyalty Discount for Postgraduate Research StudentsResearch councils:
The UK Research and Innovation funds postgraduate study in all subject areas on a discretionary basis.
University Research Studentships:
The University offers a very limited number of research stipends, formerly known as bursaries, to research students. Stipends are designed to support specific projects as determined by the Research Institute rather than individual student-led projects. Funds are accessible from the relevant Research Institute or Centre - please contact them directly.Other sources:
Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.
You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.
