Introductory Statistics for Public Health
Start Dates
20 September 2027
Duration
5 weeks, part-time
Credits
15 Masters level credits
Overview
Why choose Huddersfield for this course?
- Gain practical public health data skills using statistical software, with no prior statistics knowledge required.
- Learn from experts who link real-world public health challenges with hands-on analytical training.
- Build confidence to influence decisions and drive meaningful improvements in community wellbeing.
This course is designed for health professionals and anyone passionate about shaping the future of public health. It’s ideal if you want to play an active role in decision-making and help improve the health and wellbeing of the population.
You’ll explore designs used in public health studies and develop the statistical skills needed to analyse data arising from these designs. With a strong focus on practical application, you’ll learn to use statistical software SPSS to interpret findings and communicate insights with confidence.
Throughout the course, you’ll build the ability to critically evaluate how research objectives connect to analytical methods, assess public health practice, and engage in informed debate about data analysis methods in the sector.
We will assume that you have no prior experience in statistics upon application. The focus of the course will be on how to use statistical tools effectively within a public health context, developing the practical skills needed to contribute to evidence-based practice and drive meaningful change.
Entry Requirements
An honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent in a subject relevant to public health, such as health professional qualifications, social science subjects, applied sciences, business, leadership, management or administration.
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Your Career
Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as Advice worker, Care manager, Community development worker, Community education officer, Family support worker, Health improvement practitioner, Health service manager, Youth worker, Equality, diversity and inclusion officer.*
*Source: Prospects
98% Percentage of the University's postgraduate students go on to work and/or further study within fifteen months of graduating.
* HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23, UK domiciled.
Fees and Finance
This is the tuition fee for 2026/27 entry. Tuition fees for 2027/28 will be published once the information becomes available.
This information is for Home students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2026/27.
Modules credits can range from 15 to 60, dependent on the content of the module. Read more about total credits required for a range of degrees, to allow you to calculate the potential total cost.
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.
For detailed information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/study/fees/
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