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Tuition USD 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Health (MPH) at The University of the West Indies is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, 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 (MPH) 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Bridgetown, Barbados

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Health (MPH) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Epidemiology 1
  2. Computing for Public Health or
  3. Project management and integrated knowledge application
  4. Epidemiology 2
  5. Health Promotion or
  6. Health Services Management

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Candidates should have a University degree in any of the Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Management Sciences or relevant professional qualifications at the graduate or post-graduate level. Participants will be selected by a review panel which may require applicants to be interviewed, whether in person or by phone. It should be noted that O\'levels Mathematics or equivalent is a pre-requisite for Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Candidates must have their own laptop computers and possess good computing skills.

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 The University of the West Indies 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 The University of the West Indies

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The University of the West Indies

St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago

The University of the West Indies (UWI), originally University College of the West Indies, is a public university system established to serve the higher education needs of the residents of 18...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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