MPH International Development( Masters in Public Health)

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60%-70% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88, with at least 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking, and 19 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 61 with no individual score below 56.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Postgraduate students may be eligible for the following scholarships:

Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is available to UK, EU, and international students who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time or part-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship is worth 50% of the tuition fee for each year of study.

International Merit Postgraduate Taught Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international students who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship is worth 50% of the tuition fee for each year of study.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme: This scholarship is available to students from eligible developing Commonwealth countries who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship covers the full tuition fee, airfare to and from the UK, and a monthly stipend.

The Master of Public Health (MPH) in International Development program at the University of Sheffield is designed to prepare graduates for careers in public health and international development sectors. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work with governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other international organizations to improve the health and well-being of populations in low- and middle-income countries.

The program covers a range of topics, including global health challenges, epidemiology, health policy and management, health systems strengthening, and research methods. Students will have the opportunity to develop practical skills through a work-based placement in a public health or international development organization.

Career prospects for graduates of the MPH in International Development program are strong, with many opportunities available in a range of settings. Graduates can pursue careers in government health departments, international organizations such as the World Health Organization, NGOs such as Médecins Sans Frontières, and research organizations. Graduates may also pursue careers in academia or further study at the doctoral level. Some of the job roles that graduates can work in include:

Public health specialist
Health policy analyst
Program manager
Monitoring and evaluation specialist
Health systems analyst
Researcher
Health economist

Graduates may also have the opportunity to work in a variety of geographic locations, including low- and middle-income countries, where they can make a real impact on improving the health and well-being of populations.