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Public health protects communities — not just individuals. This MSc trains practitioners to design surveillance systems, evaluate interventions, and influence policy. You will study epidemiological methods, environmental health, health economics, and programme evaluation using cases from the NHS, WHO frameworks, and community health networks in Africa and Asia. The dissertation addresses a real population-health question for a partner organisation.
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Aisha Okonkwo leads epidemiology modules; Professor Daniel Mensah specialises in health systems strengthening in low-income settings.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
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| PH501 | Principles of Public Health Principles of Public Health — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PH502 | Epidemiology & Biostatistics Epidemiology & Biostatistics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PH503 | Health Promotion & Behaviour Change Health Promotion & Behaviour Change — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PH504 | Environmental & Occupational Health Environmental & Occupational Health — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| PH505 | Health Systems & Policy Health Systems & Policy — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PH506 | Global Health & Inequity Global Health & Inequity — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| PH601 | Programme Evaluation Programme Evaluation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PH602 | Public Health Leadership Public Health Leadership — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 24 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. African Future University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@afutureuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 3 |
| PH507 | Health Economics Health Economics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| PH508 | Research Methods in Public Health Research Methods in Public Health — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| 3 |
| PH603 | MSc Public Health Dissertation MSc Public Health Dissertation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 6 |