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A Fully Online Master Degree in Public Health
A fully online Master degree from the first university in the European Union to earn a 5-Star rating for online/ distance learning.
- Addresses critical policy issues and public health challenges in developed and developing countries
- Opportunity to gain a UK Faculty of Public Health qualification
- Study full-time or part-time, flexibly and at your own pace
- Ideal for working professionals and new graduates
- Opportunity to sample programme through a free 1-week trial
Featured Faculty
“In an era of rapid development and population growth, it is essential that public health is a major priority for all governments globally, from the most developed countries to the least.[…]”
“Public health is all around us. During the last century life expectancy for the average person has increased by more than 30 years, mainly through key public health actions such as vaccinations, […]”
“The University of Nicosia’s Master of Public Health programme is designed to cover the main pillars of public health and also offers the opportunity to specialise in topics such as global ageing and health, […] ”
“”The right to health is recognised as a fundamental human right, and public health is arguably the strongest support and most pertinent facilitator of this right. […]”
Cutting-Edge Online Learning
The programme is conducted completely online, with three courses delivered over 14 weeks each semester on an e-Learning Environment (Moodle), which includes multiple embedded synchronous and asynchronous learning activities, such as webinars, online chats, discussion fora and wikis. In addition, recorded lectures are designed to enhance student interactivity and active learning by including engaging slides with clickable tabs, interactive quizzes, drag-and-drop activities, matching activities and opinion polls.
Our programme follows standardised and validated pedagogical approaches, ensuring constant tutor-student interaction (webinars, online chats, discussion fora), student to student interaction (online chats, discussion fora, wikis), and student-material interaction (recorded lectures, additional resources).
Flexible Learning Tailored to Your Needs
Our dynamic programme is tailored to the needs of fulltime working professionals and new graduates. By choosing the number of courses per semester, students have the opportunity to determine their time schedule, study pace and workload. In addition, the distance learning mode, comprising online interactive lectures, tutorials, activities, and assignments, allows study outside normal working hours, as well as autonomy and control.
The MPH programme is delivered over 3 semesters (18 months full-time, or up to 4 years part-time) and features 6 core courses and 3 elective courses, from a selection of 8 electives.
Programme Overview
Public Health refers to all organised measures aimed at preventing disease, promoting health and prolonging healthy life. Its aim is to ensure a high standard of living and well-being for individuals and societies globally.
The University of Nicosia’s Master of Public Health (MPH) programme covers the main domains of Public Health Practice (Health Protection, Health Improvement, Health Services Provision) and offers the opportunity to specialise in a broad range of public health topics. The programme places a strong emphasis on global aspects of public health, as well as a focus on important public health issues in both developed and developing countries.
The curriculum is based on a dynamic approach, with continuous updating to address new and emerging issues threatening population health. This programme has been carefully designed according to the standards of the UK Faculty of Public Health.
A unique feature of our MPH programme is its international orientation: the programme is part of a Medical School with faculty, teaching hospitals and students from across the globe.
UK Faculty of Public Health Part A Exam in Cyprus
Our students have the opportunity to take the UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Part A Exam, which is held at the University of Nicosia Medical School every summer. The MPH programme has been designed with the FPH Part A curriculum in mind, and the learning outcomes correlate to a large extent with those of that exam. Students who pass the FPH Part A exam are demonstrating a professional level of knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis of public health, as well as their ability to apply their knowledge and skills to the practice of public health.
Success in the Part A examination also leads to election into Diplomate Membership of the Faculty.
The next UK Faculty of Public Health Part A Exam will be held in Cyprus on 10 and 11 June 2019, and the deadline to register is 11 April. You can learn more about the FPH Part A exam here .
Student Outcomes
Thanks to our exciting approach to learning, with a curriculum constantly updated to focus on new issues in global public health, graduates are prepared to tackle real-world challenges. Upon graduation, they will be ready to work in health care, health policy, health protection, health promotion and disease prevention, health management, or health research at the local, national and international level.
Innovative and Modern Curriculum
The programme is conducted completely online, with three courses delivered over 14 weeks each semester on an e-Learning Environment (Moodle), which includes multiple embedded synchronous and asynchronous learning activities, such as webinars, online chats, discussion fora and wikis. In addition, recorded lectures are designed to enhance student interactivity and active learning by including engaging slides with clickable tabs, interactive quizzes, drag-and-drop activities, matching activities and opinion polls.
Our programme follows standardised and validated pedagogical approaches, ensuring constant tutor-student interaction (webinars, online chats, discussion fora), student to student interaction (online chats, discussion fora, wikis), and student-material interaction (recorded lectures, additional resources).
Internationally Renowned Faculty
To realise our vision of serving as a centre of excellence in Public Health education, we have brought together experts from around the world. Our faculty have extensive experience teaching, working and conducting research in Public Health, and each course is taught by a leader in their field.
Programme Structure
The programme is divided into three semesters, comprising three courses each (10 ECTS per course). Core courses are taught in semesters 1 and 2 and are compulsory. After completing the core program, students may choose three (out of seven) elective courses in semester 3, or they may follow a more research-oriented path by undertaking a Master’s Thesis (20 ECTS).
Semester Breakdown
| Semester 1 | (30 ECTS, all courses required) |
|---|---|
| Course code/Title | Description |
| MPH-511 | Principles of Epidemiology and Public Health |
| MPH-512 | Applied Statistics for Epidemiology and Public Health |
| MPH-513 | Health Protection and Promotion: Safeguarding and Maintaining Wellbeing in Populations |
| Semester 2 | (30 ECTS, all courses required) |
|---|---|
| Course code/Title | Description |
| MPH-521 | Epidemiology and Prevention of Chronic and Infectious Diseases in a Global Context |
| MPH-522 | Health Policy Management and Leadership |
| MPH-523 | Health Economics in the Context of Health Services and Systems: Global Perspectives |
| Semester 3 | (30 ECTS, students are required to choose from the two options offered) |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | |
| MPH-590 | Research Methodology in Public Health |
| MPH-596 | Research Project (Master’s Thesis) |
| or | |
| Option 2 | (3 elective courses are chosen from the following) |
| MPH-531 | Environmental and Occupational Health |
| MPH-532 | Health Inequality within and between Countries |
| MPH-533 | Population Ageing and Health |
| MPH-534 | Public Health Nutrition |
| MPH-535 | Social and Behavioural Dimensions of Health |
| MPH-536 | Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Public Health |
| MPH-590 | Research Methodology in Public Health |
Admission Requirements
1. Bachelor’s Degree
A Bachelor’s degree from an institution recognised in the country where it operates.
A degree in medicine, health sciences, biological sciences, social sciences or environmental sciences is an advantage.
2. Reference Letter
One reference letter, either academic or professional.
3. English Proficiency
If English is not your first language and you have not earned a degree taught in English, an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and no less than 6.0 in each of the sub-test components or an equivalent test and scores.
4. Personal Statement
A personal statement describing your educational and, if applicable, professional background and explaining how this degree would support your career ambitions
Tuition Costs
The Master of Public Health programme aims to help improve global population health. In support of this goal, tuition fees are structured to allow access to the course by candidates from a wide range of countries with varying levels of development. This means tuition could be as low as €7,700 for the degree, with an instalment plan also available. Our admissions representatives can provide more details.
Please note that students are responsible for all costs incurred while taking examinations in their country of residence.