MPH · 1–2 years
Master of Public Health (MPH)
UCD / partners
Policy and epidemiology focus.
€14,000 – €22,000 / year
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Public Health (MPH) Courses
Policy, epidemiology & global health careers
academic_year: 2026–27student_type: non-EU / internationalfield: Public Healthcountry: Ireland / UK / EU
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Public Health in Ireland / UK / EU
Master of Public Health (MPH) programmes train leaders for health systems, NGOs, government and research. They suit doctors, nurses, dentists and science graduates moving into population health.
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Why MPH abroad?
English-taught MPH degrees in Ireland and the UK connect you to EU health policy networks and global health employers.
- Modules in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy
- Research dissertation or practicum options
- Pathway into WHO/NGO/government health roles
- Complements clinical degrees without repeating medicine
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Public health programmes
Competitive entry — plan early.
MPH · 1–2 years
MSc · 1 year
MSc Global Health
Irish / UK unis
International health systems perspective.
Indicative €13,000 – €18,000
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Where MPH graduates work
Public health spans government, NGOs, hospitals and pharma.
Health policy
Ministries, agencies and advocacy.
Epidemiology
Disease surveillance and research.
Global health
NGOs and multilateral organisations.
Health promotion
Community programmes and education.
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Indicative roles & salaries
Wide range depending on sector and country.
| Role | Starting Salary | With 3–5 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Public health officer | €32,000 – €45,000 | €50,000 – €70,000 |
| Epidemiology / research assistant | €30,000 – €42,000 | €48,000 – €65,000 |
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Universities
Confirm clinical or science prerequisites.
| University | Programme | Annual Fees | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPH / public health | Faculty-specific | 1–2 years | View Courses → |
| Public health linked awards | Faculty-specific | Varies | View Courses → |
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Public Health — programs in our database
University, course, intake and tuition from Student Matters course list. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university site for your intake.
| University | Course | Intake | Tuition | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College Dublin | MPH in Public HealthPost Graduate Course · Dublin | Sep 2026 | € 22,450 | Apply |