Personal Professional Development (Public Health and Primary Care)
The University of ManchesterProgram Overview
The Personal Professional Development (Public Health and Primary Care) at The University of Manchester is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 Personal Professional Development (Public Health and Primary Care) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 1,700 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 900 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Personal Professional Development (Public Health and Primary Care) 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
- Oral Health & Disease in Populations
- Implementing Strategy in Dental Services
- Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
- Health Promotion Theory & Methods
- Evidence Based Practice
- Working with Communities
- Health economics
- Advanced Epidemiology
- Practical Statistics for Population Health (formerly Biostatistics)
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
They will consider applications demonstrating professional experience related to these CPD courses.
English languageMost international students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.
They ask for English language proof from applicants from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ).
Specifically, we require a minimum of:
- IELTS - minimum 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing;
- TOEFL: 90 internet-based (with 22 in each component).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,700 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 900 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 1,700 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 900 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Manchester 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 Manchester
The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
