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MPH Master of Public Health with Pre-Master's

University of Stirling International Study Centre

Combine your Pre-Master’s pathway and MPH Master of Public Health degree in a single 2-year study plan. One visa, no fuss.

You’ll complete your first year at University of Stirling International Study Centre, then continue straight to your postgraduate degree at the University of Stirling:

  • join a comprehensive, practice‑focused Master of Public Health designed to prepare you for real‑world local and global public health challenges
  • study a curriculum validated by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA), ensuring internationally recognised academic quality
  • develop practical skills through placements, internships, collaborative projects and hands‑on workshops
  • learn from guest lectures and networking opportunities with public health professionals and sector experts
  • benefit from a programme mapped to the UK Faculty of Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework and co‑developed with service users, students and clinical partners.

Key Information

  • Complete your full study plan in 2 years, with a single CAS and one visa.
  • Apply with a wide range of English language qualification – not just IELTS.
  • Choose a study plan option with an additional term of Pre-sessional English to boost your language skills.
  • Start your journey at our International Study Centre, located at the heart of University of Stirling’s beautiful campus.
  • Prepare for your degree with specialist teaching and personalised academic support.
  • Continue directly to your Master’s after successfully completing Year 1 of your study plan.

Course Details

MPH Master of Public Health with Pre-Master's

University of Stirling International Study Centre

  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • China Mainland
  • Ghana
  • Hong Kong, China
  • India
  • Kenya
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Mongolia
  • Nepal
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Uganda
  • United Kingdom
Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
Pass in an undergraduate degree in any academic subject or Diploma (3-5 years) with high grades in any academic subject.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

28th September 2026 - 25th June 2027

  • Term 1: 28th September 2026 - 18th December 2026
  • Term 2: 5th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 3: 29th March 2027 - 25th June 2027
Academic Year 2026/27

5th January 2027 - 3rd September 2027

  • Term 1: 5th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 2: 29th March 2027 - 11th June 2027
  • Term 3: 14th June 2027 - 3rd September 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 19,250.00

Enrolment fee

£ 275.00

Textbooks

£ 295.00 - 380.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 20,395.00 - 20,480.00

Stated fees apply only to the part of the study plan delivered by the International Study Centre.

All fees for your degree are set by the University and will be payable upon successful progression. Visit the University of Stirling website for more information.

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025–31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/26 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued, and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.
Core modules
Credit Units
Personal Tutoring0
Personal and Professional Development for Masters Study0
English for Master's Study20 Credit Units
Study Skills for Graduates20 Credit Units
Critical Thinking20 Credit Units
Research Design20 Credit Units
Elective modules
Political and Sociological Concepts20 Credit Units
Quantitative Methods20 Credit Units
Qualitative Methods20 Credit Units
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

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