PGCert Public Health

Tuition fees for PGCert Public Health are 16,243 USD per year.

The programme runs over one academic year, split into two ten-week teaching blocks – October to December and January to May. It is delivered full-time on the Highfield and University Hospital Southampton campuses, with a part-time option that spreads the same content over two years.

Students study two core modules, Foundations in Public Health and Professional Development, and can select optional modules that match their interests. The course draws on expertise from local public-health practitioners and senior university researchers, and offers a recognised postgraduate certificate that can also be taken as a stepping-stone to a full master's.

• Core modules: Foundations in Public Health and Professional Development.
• Optional modules chosen from a wide range to fit learning needs.
• Flexible study options: full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) and a postgraduate diploma route.
• Accredited by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
• Teaching delivered by practising public-health professionals and academic researchers.

The University of Southampton is a research-led university and founding member of the Russell Group, consistently ranked among the top 100 institutions globally. With seven campuses and a diverse community of around 22,000 students, including more than 7,400 international students, Southampton blends high-impact research with strong industry partnerships. The university is known for engineering, oceanography, computer science and health research that influences policy and practice across the UK and beyond.

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