Study Public Health: A guide for students from countries in the GCC
Study Public Health at a global top 100 university and become part of our international community. Across both of our campuses, we have over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries.
Our Masters in Public Health programme is available at both our Birmingham and Dubai campuses. Whichever campus you choose, you can be assured that you will receive the same high-quality education taught by leading experts in their field.
Why Public Health at Birmingham?
You will gain essential skills and an in-depth understanding to face worldwide challenges integral to improving the health of populations.
Our programme is an international recognised qualification in Public Health and is essential for professional advancement in the fields of public and global health.
The University of Birmingham is a renowned centre of international excellence for teaching and research in public health. We are members of the NIHR School for Public Health Research, which brings together a number of English institutions with excellence in this field.
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Study in Dubai
Dubai is a young and exciting city, known for its diversity, friendliness and dynamic economy.
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Our Dubai campus provides a home provides a home for up to 3,000 students, a community for Birmingham alumni in the region, and a hub for engagement activities with businesses in the local community.
Embedded with cutting-edge technology, our new campus delivers a world-class physical and digital experience for our students.
Study in the UK
The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the Russell Group with a glorious, green campus, outstanding teaching and facilities and a vibrant and welcoming community. Located in the heart of England, Birmingham is an exciting and vibrant city with a fascinating history.
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Entry requirements
We welcome students who have a 2:1 or equivalent Bachelors degree in a subject relevant to public health, including most biological, clinical, and life sciences programmes. We will also consider those who have degrees in geography, sociology, economics, and psychology.
The University will consider students who hold a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in either Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the UAE. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.
Details regarding alternative qualification equivalents and specific country and region requirements can be found on our website.
Fees and funding
Annual tuition fees for 2024/25 entry:
UK study
£29,340 (International)
Dubai study
AED 138,456
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ensure that fears about finance do not constrain our students, we are pleased to offer a number of prestigious international scholarships.
Looking to study in Dubai? We have up to 40% scholarships available for all students.
Explore our postgraduate funding database to find out more!
Where will your degree take you?
As well as practising clinicians and those working in public health roles, our course may be of considerable value for those involved (or thinking about becoming involved) in planning and commissioning roles in health services, and life sciences industries, where a knowledge of population health and research methods is highly valued.
Public Health careers
Our graduates have pursued successful careers in a variety of sectors, both within and outside of the health sector. Examples include working within: National and local healthcare and public health services, ministries of health and other government bodies, commercial health technology and pharmaceutical companies, national and international non-governmental organisations, and academic research and further education.
International study
For more information regarding visas, accommodation, student support or student life, please visit our dedicated international study webpages. Here you can find country specific information such as details regarding in-country events and how to apply.
International students at UoB
I thoroughly enjoyed the Masters in Public Health at Birmingham and found the course really fascinating. I would recommend it to anyone considering a highly rewarding career in public health.
