Prevention sits at the heart of the Master of Public Health, which focuses on managing and leading services that tackle communicable and non-communicable diseases. It was developed with public health employers and industry advisory groups, and it puts weight on healthcare and digital literacy in health services management. You work with tools such as SPSS, NVivo, Stata and Gorilla, and explore virtual simulations used to predict, model and plan for future disease outbreaks. You also consider how to respond to real challenges in public health work at population, community and national level. This course is part-time online study, so there are no campus days to fit around work. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and with a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- Postgraduate (Masters)
- Study mode
- Part time
- Schedule options
- Online
- Upcoming intake
- November 2026
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Arden University
- Partner pathway
- ARDEN
Who this course is for
This suits graduates from clinical health, allied health, health studies or related science backgrounds, and experienced health workers, who want to move into public health management.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard entry asks for at least a 2:2 bachelor’s degree related to clinical health, allied health sciences, health studies, health psychology or a relevant science such as biomedical sciences or nutrition, plus a maths qualification at GCSE grade C or equivalent. Applicants without formal qualifications may be considered with relevant work experience in clinical health, allied health science or health studies, still with the GCSE maths requirement.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible part-time courses, a Tuition Fee Loan can be paid directly to the university. Distance-learning students can normally only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability, so we check your position before you apply.
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How often you study
This course is part time and delivered online, so you study remotely rather than attending campus days. Arden confirms your study plan before you enrol.
Career and progression
The course aims to prepare you for the public health sector, including roles that support healthcare delivery and better population health outcomes. AF Education does not guarantee jobs.
Course overview from Arden University
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 Requirement:
Standard entry:
- A bachelor's degree of equivalent at (2:2) that is related to the field of clinical health, allied health sciences, health studies, health psychology or a relevant scientific discipline such as biomedical sciences or nutrition.
- A maths qualification or equivalent to at least Grade C at GCSE.
Non-standard entry:
- We also consider applications from candidates who lack formal qualifications but possess work experience that is relevant to clinical health, allied health science and health studies.
- A maths qualification or equivalent to at least Grade C at GCSE.
How this course differs
This page is Master of Public Health at Arden University: Masters, no foundation year, Part Time (Online), at Online. Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.
| Course | University | Level | Foundation year | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health this page | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Masters | No | Part Time · Online | Online |
| Master of Public Health | Anglia Ruskin University (Partner: ARU) | Masters | No | Full Time, Part Time · Weekday | East India (London) |
Master of Public Health is available at Online. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for Master of Public Health
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How AF Education helps
AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
FAQs about this course
Is the Master of Public Health taught online?
Yes. This course is part-time online study.
Which software will I use?
The course introduces digital tools including SPSS, NVivo, Stata and Gorilla, plus virtual simulations for modelling disease outbreaks.
Do I need a health-related degree?
Standard entry is a 2:2 degree in a related field. Relevant work experience in clinical or allied health may be considered if you lack formal qualifications.
Is GCSE maths required?
Yes. Both routes ask for a maths qualification at GCSE grade C or equivalent.
Can I get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
Can I get a Maintenance Loan for online study?
Normally not. GOV.UK says distance-learning students can only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability. A Tuition Fee Loan may still be available.
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