Faculty: College of Health, Science and Society, School of Health and Social Wellbeing. This 1-year (full-time) MSc Public Health is an interdisciplinary and professionally-oriented program designed to equip students with the intellectual and investigative skills needed to promote and improve health, protect populations, prevent disease, reduce inequalities, and address the root causes of ill-health in global and local contexts. The curriculum draws upon social, human, and life sciences to develop professional competencies for employment in the field. Core modules cover a wide range of essential public health areas including epidemiology, health protection, health promotion, public health policy, and qualitative and quantitative research methods. The program aims to produce leaders, critical thinkers, problem solvers, and analysts who can contribute to the evolving world of global public health. A key component is the Dissertation, a summative research project based on primary or secondary research (45 credits). The course has strong, established relationships with public health providers across South West England, including Health Education England and the UK Health Security Agency, who contribute to teaching and may provide sponsorship and placement opportunities.

Graduates are prepared for employment in public health at all levels, spanning health protection, disease surveillance, epidemiology, health promotion, community development, and public health leadership. The skills and knowledge acquired are highly applicable to a range of roles within and beyond Public Health, for people from diverse disciplinary or professional backgrounds (e.g., health and social care, local government, education, international development, human rights). Alumni work for organizations like the UK Health Security Agency, local government, charities, and universities in roles such as health improvement specialists, health protection specialists, data analysts, and systematic review researchers. With further work experience and training, graduates can progress to roles like consultant in public health, director of public health, strategic director of health charities, public health government policy advisers, and lecturers. UWE Bristol offers 1 million+ online resources and hosts GradLink, a careers website dedicated to international students, enhancing career preparation and connections.

UWE Bristol is known for being a modern institution with a strong student-first approach, having achieved Gold for its outstanding student experience (TEF, 2023). It is committed to excellence with outstanding facilities and tuition. The university has three campuses located in and around the exciting city of Bristol, a vibrant and historic city in the South West of England. The MSc Public Health program is accredited by APHEA and aligns with UK Faculty of Public Health and ASPHER competencies, ensuring high professional standards. The teaching team comprises experienced academics with extensive professional experience. The course is closely aligned with the University's Research Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing, which has significant strategic partnerships with organizations across the NIHR infrastructure (e.g., NIHR Applied Research Collaboration, Bristol Health Partners) and within Health Education England for workforce development, offering potential placement and research opportunities. The university emphasizes producing leaders, critical thinkers, problem solvers, and analysts.