The Executive MPH shapes bold, reflective, and globally minded public health leaders ready to confront today’s most complex health challenges. Delivered in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), in Nairobi, Kenya, the programme combines academic excellence with real-world impact through a dynamic blend of online and in-person learning. Grounded in multidisciplinary collaboration and authentic, practice-based assessments, it empowers experienced professionals to lead with confidence, driving equity, innovation, and evidence-informed change across diverse health systems worldwide.
The Executive Master of Public Health (MPH) is built for experienced professionals who are ready to step into more influential leadership roles and shape the future of public health. Delivered in partnership with International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, the programme combines academic excellence with direct, real-world relevance, so what you learn can be applied immediately in your organisation and context.
Through a flexible blended format, you’ll balance online study with immersive, intensive teaching blocks at ILRI’s world-class facilities. This structure allows you to continue progressing in your career while expanding your global network and learning alongside peers from diverse sectors and health systems.
The curriculum is designed to strengthen both strategic insight and practical capability. You’ll explore global health improvement, policy development, research methods, health economics, systems management, and One Health, gaining the tools to analyse complex challenges and design effective, evidence-informed solutions. Your learning culminates in a dissertation focused on a real-world issue, giving you the opportunity to generate meaningful impact while demonstrating advanced leadership and research skills.
Teaching is interactive, collaborative, and research-connected, drawing on the University of Liverpool’s internationally recognised strengths in Public Health and One Health. Authentic assessments ensure that your work reflects professional practice, helping you build confidence as a decision-maker and change agent.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped not only with an advanced qualification, but with the strategic perspective, global outlook, and practical expertise to influence policy, lead programmes, and drive equitable, sustainable change across health systems worldwide.
This programme is designed for public health professionals and those working in public health-related fields who want to strengthen their leadership, strategic decision-making, and research skills. It is ideal for graduates from health, social science, or related disciplines seeking to progress into senior roles within health systems, policy organisations, NGOs, or international agencies.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
In Year One, you’ll build foundations in health improvement, inequalities, policy, non-communicable diseases, and research methods. Across all years, learning emphasises leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice to prepare graduates for senior roles in global public health.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
In Year Two, you’ll undertake an independent dissertation, applying advanced research skills to real world challenges. Across all years, learning emphasises leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice to prepare graduates for senior roles in global public health.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Each semester includes an intensive teaching block at ILRI in Nairobi, where you’ll take part in lectures, workshops, group projects, and problem-based learning. These sessions provide face-to-face interaction, practical application, and collaboration with peers and experts.
Alongside this, you’ll study online through the Virtual Learning Environment with recorded lectures, interactive case studies, discussion forums, and live online sessions with University lecturers and guest specialists.
You can expect around one week of face-to-face teaching per semester, plus regular online sessions. In addition, students are expected to spend around 8-10 hours per week on independent study, engaging with readings, preparing assessments, and reflecting through the Professional Development Journal.
Assessment is designed to be authentic and practice-focused, with no traditional exams. Instead, you’ll complete coursework such as policy briefs, case study analyses, programme evaluations, economic reviews, and research proposals. Each module includes two summative assignments, supported by formative activities like quizzes and reflective journals.
A key element is the Professional Development Journal, where you reflect on your learning after each module. These entries build into a Professional Development Portfolio, submitted in your final year alongside the Independent Research Project (Dissertation). The dissertation is a 60 credit module completed by the end of Year Two. You’ll be supported in preparing for your dissertation in Year One by developing your research proposal and ethics application, giving you several months to design, conduct, and write up a project focused on a real-world public health challenge in Year Two.
This approach ensures you graduate with applied skills, critical reflection, and evidence of professional growth.
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
You’ll balance flexible online study with immersive teaching blocks at ILRI Nairobi. Engage with recorded lectures, live online sessions, and collaborative discussions, while dedicating time weekly to independent study, readings, assessments, and reflective journaling.
I’ve loved the chance to engage with real-life public health issues such as a city-region-wide public health challenge. This course helped me rediscover why I took my first degree to become a doctor and save lives and has solidified my foundation for a long-term career in Public Health Medicine.
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You’ll learn skills that employers value in health systems, policy, and global public health. The programme gives you leadership and decision-making experience to help you move into senior roles. You’ll work on real-world projects that strengthen your CV. International networks are built through ILRI in Nairobi. You’ll graduate ready to influence health programmes, policy, and research worldwide.
Graduates of the Executive MPH are equipped for senior leadership and specialist roles across public health. The programme builds skills in policy, research, and systems management, opening doors to diverse career pathways.
Possible careers include:
Employability is enhanced through:
Our campus Career Studio is a space for students and graduates to drop into and talk to a career coach. Career coaches are highly trained to help no matter what stage you are at in your career planning. You can access support to find and apply for full-time and part-time roles, placements, internships and graduate schemes. You will also find the help you need if you have a start-up idea or want to create a business plan. You can explore the world of work, prepare for job interviews, and access careers events and workshops. The Career Studio is open Monday to Friday from 10am-5pm, simply drop in at a time that works for you.
We develop our programmes with employers in mind. You will be supported to enhance your long-term employment prospects as you learn. We do this by exposing you to professionals, a variety of sectors and supporting you to work collaboratively with others to develop transferable skills. You are equipped with a clearer view of what to focus on in your area of interest, and to reflect on your studies. Our digital employability tools give you a tech-enhanced curriculum experience and make it easy for you to prepare for the world of work. You can use tools like the Handshake platform to connect with employers and message the Career Studio 24/7.
You can start building good professional networks by attending events and employability activities. Our events are designed to develop your skills and expose you to many different employers, as well as to help you make contacts in your field. We help you improve your confidence when speaking to employers and give you access to unique opportunities. Our networking events also boost your understanding of the competencies and skills that employers are looking for in their recruitment process, giving you a competitive edge.
Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.
Part-time place, per year - £6,500
Part-time place, per year - £6,500
Tuition fees shown are for the academic year 2026/27.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
You can pay your tuition fees in instalments.
All or part of your tuition fees can be funded by external sponsorship.
International applicants who accept an offer of a place will need to pay a tuition fee deposit.
If you're a UK national, or have settled status in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan worth up to £12,858 to help with course fees and living costs. Learn more about paying for your studies.
We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.
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We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay your tuition and living expenses.
The scholarship will be open to two UK students in the 2026/27 academic year and is worth £5,000. Students must be studying a postgraduate course at the University of Liverpool. Those on data science or coding courses may be given priority.
If you’re a UK student, either born in or with strong family connections to Merseyside, you could be eligible to apply for a fee discount of up to £4,500. You’ll need to demonstrate an active interest in global, community and environmental issues to be considered.
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The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate entry requirements | The Master of Public Health (Executive) MPH is available to graduates with a UK Honours degree in medicine and public health with a minimum 2:2 or an equivalent international qualification. Acceptable public health-related degrees include:
Degrees in quantitative, data, and policy disciplines (including statistics, economics, political science, and public administration) are also suitable, as are environmental and life sciences programmes (such as ecology, veterinary or agricultural science, and climate change studies), particularly where they have clear public health or One Health applications. Applicants should be able to demonstrate evidence of work experience (paid, voluntary, internships, etc.) relevant to public health |
| International qualifications |
Many countries have a different education system to that of the UK, meaning your qualifications may not meet our entry requirements. Completing your Foundation Certificate, such as that offered by the University of Liverpool International College, means you're guaranteed a place on your chosen course. |
You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country.
We accept a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications.
International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| IELTS | IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 7.0 |
Do you need to complete a Pre-sessional English course to meet the English language requirements for this course?
The length of Pre-sessional English course you’ll need to take depends on your current level of English language ability.
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Last updated 26 March 2026 / Programme terms and conditions