Global Master of Public Health
Imperial College London
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#6-ranked university in the world
QS World University Rankings 2023
24 - 36 months
16 specialisations, 18-24 hours a week
100% online
Expert tuition in a flexible, digital-first environment
£7,025 (UK students) - £11,600 (overseas) a year
With payment plans and early payment discount available
Applications are open for the Fall 2023 cohort!
Next deadline to apply: July 10
You will need to apply online directly with Imperial College London.
If you have any questions about the admissions process or the programme, please do not hesitate to get in touch via gmph-queries@imperial.ac.uk.
View the Welcome Booklet 2022/23.
Live Q&A | Global Master of Public Health Admissions Webinar | Register Here to Attend
Develop vital research skills and learn to shape public health policy, with an internationally respected master’s from Imperial College London, one of the world’s top 10 universities
The Global Master of Public Health from Imperial College London is a highly respected master’s from one of the top 10 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023) and UK’s leading research institution (REF 2021).
This programme, specifically designed for online learning, will let you work full time while you study to launch or progress your public health career, joining faculty members and a diverse cohort of peers as part of a worldwide community of public health professionals.
Accessing a range of career-building networking opportunities, you’ll engage with experts from various public health fields (in recent years GMPH students have engaged with international experts from the WHO on a virtual trip to Geneva). You’ll learn directly from the experts who shaped global policy and responded to major public health events such as Covid-19 and Ebola. You’ll explore and critically evaluate vital research that improves the quality of life for millions of people worldwide.
In the process, you’ll develop quantitative analytical and research skills across a broad range of interrelated disciplines, encompassing all aspects of public health. In addition to core specialisations such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health services and public health research, you’ll choose from elective modules to match your studies to your specific career needs.
Graduating from the Imperial College London’s School of Public Health, your much-needed skill set and research portfolio will allow you to apply for a wide range of exciting public health roles in academia, government or non-governmental organisations, as well as pharmaceutical industry roles.
What makes this degree unique?
Get started today
Start your application or request more information about this programme.
#6-ranked university in the world
QS World University Rankings 2023
24 - 36 months
16 specialisations, 18-24 hours a week
100% online
Expert tuition in a flexible, digital-first environment
£7,025 (UK students) - £11,600 (overseas) a year
With payment plans and early payment discount available
Develop vital research skills and learn to shape public health policy, with an internationally respected master’s from Imperial College London, one of the world’s top 10 universities
The Global Master of Public Health from Imperial College London is a highly respected master’s from one of the top 10 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023) and UK’s leading research institution (REF 2021).
This programme, specifically designed for online learning, will let you work full time while you study to launch or progress your public health career, joining faculty members and a diverse cohort of peers as part of a worldwide community of public health professionals.
Accessing a range of career-building networking opportunities, you’ll engage with experts from various public health fields (in recent years GMPH students have engaged with international experts from the WHO on a virtual trip to Geneva). You’ll learn directly from the experts who shaped global policy and responded to major public health events such as Covid-19 and Ebola. You’ll explore and critically evaluate vital research that improves the quality of life for millions of people worldwide.
In the process, you’ll develop quantitative analytical and research skills across a broad range of interrelated disciplines, encompassing all aspects of public health. In addition to core specialisations such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health services and public health research, you’ll choose from elective modules to match your studies to your specific career needs.
Graduating from the Imperial College London’s School of Public Health, your much-needed skill set and research portfolio will allow you to apply for a wide range of exciting public health roles in academia, government or non-governmental organisations, as well as pharmaceutical industry roles.
What makes this degree unique?
Applications are open for the Fall 2023 cohort!
Next deadline to apply: July 10
You will need to apply online directly with Imperial College London.
If you have any questions about the admissions process or the programme, please do not hesitate to get in touch via gmph-queries@imperial.ac.uk.
View the Welcome Booklet 2022/23.
Live Q&A | Global Master of Public Health Admissions Webinar | Register Here to Attend
Choose your path
Combine your master’s degree studies with your schedule in a way that works for you, your family and your lifestyle. This programme is available as either:
A two-year course (with a 16-24 hour study commitment a week)
A three-year course (with a 12-18 hour study commitment a week)
Pay-as-you-go-tuition and flexibility to study on your schedule
- £7,025 (UK students) - £11,600 (overseas) per year With flexible payment options, you can pursue a high-quality education at the pace that suits you (figures shown are for a two-year programme)
- Payment plans You can pay your fees in instalments, and there’s discounts available if you pay early
- Funding & scholarships You may find potential sources of funding and scholarships here.
Advance your career in global public health
Advance your career
£51,354 average salary for UK public health jobs
Data from the Economic Research Institute (ERI), June 2022
6.29% annual growth rate in the UK healthcare sector
Data from Statista, for the forecasted period 2023-2027
£54,725 average salary for biostatisticians in the UK
Data from uk.indeed.com, 2023
Qualify for in-demand jobs
Health policy advisor/director
Environmental safety engineer
Behavioural scientist
Biostatistician
Technical officer (public health specialist)
Public health consultant
Lead data manager
Medical practitioner with a focus on public health
Epidemiology lecturer and researcher
Emergency management specialist
Become a master researcher at one of the world’s most respected universities
Consistently ranked amongst the top 10 universities in the world, Imperial is home to a global community of scientists, engineers, medics and business experts.
#6-ranked university in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023)
University of the Year 2022 (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide)
#1-ranked UK university for “world-leading” research and #1 ranked in Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care (REF 2021)
#1-ranked in Graduate Employability (Guardian University Guide 2023)
#7-ranked in World's Most International Universities (Times Higher Education 2022)
Not ready to commit to a full degree yet?
The Postgraduate Certificate is an opportunity to achieve a widely recognised public health qualification online and part-time in just 12 months. The Certificate allows students to explore their interest in public health, giving the option to continue working towards a Master’s degree, if it is the right fit for them.
Interested in getting started, but not yet ready to commit?
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These courses are related to the degree program. They may provide you with a preview of the topics, materials and instructors covered in a related degree program which can help you decide if it is right for you.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, plenty. You’ll be working on collaborative projects and tasks with your fellow students, and there’ll be lots of other networking opportunities, such as informal coffee chats with faculty members. For the past few years, GMPH students have experienced a virtual trip to Geneva, engaging with experts from the WHO.
Yes, you’ll receive the same Master of Public Health degree as students who study on-campus in London.
Unfortunately not. You’ll need to meet the entry requirements and complete all the modules to earn your GMPH from Imperial College London.
Yes. You’ll have regular access to faculty staff - each one an expert in their field - through a mix of regular office hours and live interactive webinars where they’ll instruct and support your learning.
No - while most of our candidates tend to have a background in medicine, health sciences, biological sciences or environmental sciences, this course is suitable for you as long as you have a 2:1 or MBBS degree. A science background isn’t mandatory.
While this degree isn’t accredited by any particular public health agency or professional body, we’ve designed, developed and delivered an innovative and comprehensive curriculum whose aims and outcomes are aligned with the European standards outlined by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA).
The Imperial GMPH will easily meet any domestic qualification standard, allowing you to work anywhere in the world, as these two US-based graduates can attest.
“There’s never any issue about where my degree came from…at no point has anyone suggested there’s any issues with my MPH for government service (or positions) at CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)”
George Morris, Imperial MPH graduate, US
“The Imperial degree was highly respected and I had no issues sharing it”
Sue Meier, Imperial MPH graduate, US
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