Earn a Master of Public Health – Online

  • Learn from Faculty with Hands-on Experience in Pandemic Crisis Management
  • Prepare for Success in the UK Faculty of Public Health Qualification
  • Study Online at the First University in the EU with 5 QS Stars in Online Education

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Master of Public Health – Distance Learning

Duration:
3 Semesters

Qualification Awarded:
Master of Public Health

Language:
English

Mode of Study:
Distance Learning

Earn  a Master of Public Health (MPH) Online

The Health of Humans is Connected to the Health of Animals and the Environment, in the Concept of One Health.

Accelerate your management knowledge with skills for tackling current and emerging global public health challenges: climate change, armed conflict, forced migration, as well as pandemics.

Public Health is defined by the Faculty of Public Health, UK as ‘The science and art of promoting and protecting health and well-being, preventing ill-health and prolonging life through the organised efforts of society’. The MPH curriculum is mapped according to the Faculty of Public Health Diplomate Examination (DFPH). It 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, like the epidemiology and prevention of both non-communicable and infectious conditions. There is a focus on current issues in both developed and developing countries for preparedness in disaster risk reduction, prevention, response and recovery.

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.

  • This programme embraces the One Health concept, recognizing that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment

  • Crisis management – pandemic, environmental, and emergency

  • Population protection and evaluation from a workplace to national policy for crisis response

  • Focus on public health disaster risk reduction, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery

  • UNIC is 1 of only 14 universities in the world awarded a 5-Star rating in online/distance learning

  • UNIC ranked number 36 university in the world in the core area of Quality Education (Times Higher Education, 2022)

  • Option of full-time or part-time study, depending on your schedule and commitments

  • Affordable MPH with scholarships available to enable global access

  • Graduates have a 99.9% career placement rate, within our international medical programmes

Who is this Programme for

The MPH is a perfect fit for…

  • Individuals seeking a competitive advantage in the workplace to expand their career by gaining the most required skillset today

  • Recent graduates from various disciplines (Sociology, Psychology, Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Communications) who want to pursue further expertise related to Public Health

  • Professionals seeking to change careers and leverage their past work experience into the dynamic field of Public Health

  • Driven individuals excited to do research and improve global public health examining current issues affecting the world: pandemics, climate change, etc.

  • Change Agents enthused to complete research and field projects to address real-world challenges

Why Study Public Health?

  • Healthcare occupations: a projected growth rate of 14 percent from 2018-2028, significantly higher growth rate than average for all occupations, adding about 1.9 million new jobs. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Jobs of Tomorrow Report includes extensive needs now and in the future working in services related to the Care Economy and Green Economy. World Economic Forum

  • With an aging population and greater environmental health risks the jobs related to healthcare are projected to grow more than any of the other occupational groups. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Prior to the pandemic, global healthcare spending was expected to rise 5 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate from 2019-23 which will create opportunities for the sector (Deloitte); COVID-19 will accelerate these projections

UK Faculty of Public Health Part A Exam

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.

Study at the University of Nicosia (UNIC)

The Largest University in Cyprus

  • Ranked Among the Top 501-600 Universities in the World (THE WUR 2023)
  • #47 in the world in International Outlook (THE WUR 2023)
  • #63 in the world in Good Health and Well-Being (THE University Impact Rankings)

  • Ranked #136 in QS World University Rankings (EECA Region)

  • #176-200 in the world for Education (THE WUR)

  • Awarded 5 QS Stars for Overall Excellence along with only 50 other universities globally. 1st university in Cyprus and Greece to achieve a 5-Star Institutional Rating

  • In the top 301-400 universities globally in social and economic impact (THE Impact Rankings)

  • #1 Largest University in S. Europe that Teaches Primarily in English

  • Leading University Globally in Blockchain Education

  • 12,500+ Students from Over 100 Countries
  • 100+ Bachelor, Master and Doctoral Degrees

UNIC’s Vibrant Urban Campus

With Probably the Best Student Residences in all of Europe

  • Vibrant campus situated amid the urban landscape in the bustling suburb of Engomi in Nicosia

  • 20 purpose-built and customised modern buildings

  • 70+ restaurants, cafeterias and shops within walking distance of the main campus buildings

  • UNIC Residences are some of the most stunning and architecturally distinct student residences in the world

  • Diverse and multicultural student community of 12,500+ students from over 100 countries

Online Education at UNIC

The First University in the EU to be awarded 5 QS Stars in Distance Education

Our University has been a pioneer in online/distance learning education in Europe, supporting both its own degree programmes, as well as those of its joint degree partners.

UNIC is the first university in the European Union to be awarded a 5-Star QS rating for Online/Distance Learning by the QS Intelligence Unit and the first university globally to receive triple accreditation for its online learning quality. This makes UNIC one of the 14 universities in the world to date that have been awarded a 5-Star rating.

5 QS Stars in Online/Distance Education

Student Success Stories and Featured Faculty

See what it means to be part of the UNIC family and find out what it feels like to follow your dreams and THINK BIG.

“This Master of Public Health, emphasizes on the concept of “One Health”, recognizing the interconnection between humans, animals and their environments. It is only through this recognition that we can fully equip students with the necessary knowledge and competencies so that they can contribute to efforts towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goal of “Good Health”.”

Christiana Demetriou, Programme Coordinator | Assistant Professor in Epidemiology and Public Health

“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.[…]”

Kyriakos S. Markides, Professor of Aging Studies, Editor of the Journal of Aging and Health