Program Overview
The Public Health at University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Barbados is a MPH programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Barbados and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Epidemiology,
- Biostatistics,
- Research Methodology,
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Primary Health Care OR Family Health
- Epidemiology of Priority Diseases
- Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Environmental Health
- Health Care Systems
- Health Economics
- Research Project
- Project Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Candidates should have a Bachelors degree\xc2\xa0in any of the Health Sciences, Biological\xc2\xa0Sciences, Management Sciences or relevant\xc2\xa0professional qualifications at the graduate\xc2\xa0or post- graduate level. It should be noted\xc2\xa0that Grade 1 or 2 in "O" level Mathematics\xc2\xa0(or equivalent) is a pre-requisite for the\xc2\xa0Epidemiology and Biostatistics courses.\xc2\xa0
- Candidates must have their own laptop\xc2\xa0computers and possess good computing skills.\xc2\xa0
- Mathematics, English and computing skills may\xc2\xa0be assessed prior to entry into the programme.\xc2\xa0
- A current CV, two (2) referee reports and letter\xc2\xa0of intent should accompany the application.\xc2\xa0
- Academic transcripts should be sent directly\xc2\xa0from the granting institution.\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Barbados directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Barbados
University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Barbados
Bridgetown, Barbados
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English