Postgraduate health sciences

GBS Malta

Master of Public Health (MPH)

The Master of Public Health (MPH) at GBS Malta is the one-year master’s in St Julian’s for students who want to study abroad in global public health: epidemiology, health promotion and health leadership.

Annual tuition €10,000
Modality On campus
Duration 12 months
Intakes February · May · October

Admissions open

Overview

  • Language English
  • Campus St Julian'S
  • Intakes for 2027 February · May · October

The Master of Public Health (MPH) at GBS Malta is the one-year master’s in St Julian’s for students who want to study abroad in global public health: epidemiology, health promotion and health leadership. Tuition €10,000 (partner flyer), English-taught, MQF Level 7 and four MFHEA pathways.

Why this program

MPH pathways

SpecialisationLanguage
GeneralEnglish
EpidemiologyEnglish
Health PromotionEnglish
Leadership and ManagementEnglish

Intakes February, May and October. Entry (flyer): honours 2:2 in relevant fields (public health, biology, health/social care, psychology…) or routes with healthcare experience / professional qualifications (nursing, physiotherapy, midwifery…). English: IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent. Master’s scholarships 25%/35%, 50% deposit (Info GBS Malta).

Academic structure

The MPH requires six 10 ECTS modules and one major 30 ECTS module. The core covers contemporary public health issues (infectious and non-communicable disease, environmental health, inequities), research methods and epidemiology foundations (GBS web).

Available specialisations

SpecialisationFocus
Generalbroad public health foundation
Epidemiologystudy design and epidemiological data
Health Promotionhealth promotion and prevention
Leadership and Managementhealth leadership and management

Malta: visa and Get Qualified

Info GBS Malta documents 9–12 months post-study work plus visa/accommodation links. The Get Qualified Scheme may return up to 70% of tuition as tax credits after living and working in Malta. On ApplySite you can compare the MPH and its pathways before applying.

This programme is for you if ...

  • You are someone passionate about public health.
  • You are looking for a 12-month master’s, rather than a traditional two-year programme, so you spend less time out of the job market.
  • You are looking to specialise in Epidemiology, Health Promotion or Leadership and Management and study in English in St Julian's, Malta.

Professional outlook

The Master of Public Health at GBS Malta prepares graduates for health policy, programmes and service management: epidemiology, health promotion and international public-health administration.

  • Public Health Analyst
  • Health Programme Coordinator
  • Junior Epidemiology Specialist
  • Health Project Manager
  • Public Health Consultant
  • Health Promotion Officer

Admission requirements and process

To apply you need to meet the academic, language and document requirements published by the institution.

Minimum academic background

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent for all master’s programmes.
  • MBA: min. lower second (2:2) + 2 years relevant work experience, or professional qualification + 2 years, or senior management / entrepreneur profile (flyer).
  • MSc IT: undergraduate degree or equivalent.
  • MPH: honours 2:2 in relevant fields or healthcare experience / professional qualifications (flyer).

Language level

  • IELTS: minimum 6

Required documents

  • Passport
  • Degree diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Motivation letter
  • CV / Resume
  • English test

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Costs and scholarships

Tuition varies by campus and modality. Scholarships, when offered, go up to the percentages or amounts the institution publishes.

*€10,000

Modality: On campus

Annual cost in euros at:

St Julian'S

*Scholarships

Postgraduate

Scholarships go up to those conditions and can be lower on a payment plan. Some institutions also offer awards by nationality. That benefit is always confirmed with the ApplySite team during advising, before you apply for a visa.

University and campus

GBS Malta

Private institution 16+ Years of experience 1 Campus

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  • MFHEA
  • Get Qualified Scheme
  • British Qualification pathway

Studying abroad in Malta with GBS Malta combines an MQF/EQF Level 7 award, a campus in St Julian’s, English-taught delivery and an EU/Schengen setting with more than 300 sunny days a year. The school is an MFHEA-approved Higher Education Institute (licence 2022-010) and offers international academic progression pathways, Malta’s Get Qualified scheme and a 9–12 month post-study work window per partner materials and official guidance.

## St Julian’s campus (Malta) GBS Malta campus — St Julian’s (official references: Triq Gort / Level 4-5, West Block, 6 M. Mangion, STJ 3180). The campus sits in Malta’s student and entertainment district, minutes from the sea.

Accreditation, recognition and academic quality
  • MFHEA — Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (licence 2022-010)
  • Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) / European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 7
  • Get Qualified Scheme — Maltese tax-credit pathway for tuition (official Malta scheme)
  • British Qualification pathway — UK credit equivalence on programme pages (gbs.edu.mt)

Campus and academic community

Campus in St Julian’s, tuition €10,000 and four specialisations (flyer + web).

  • St Julian'S campusMalta

Frequently asked questions

Published start windows for this program are: February, May, October. Exact enrollment and class dates are confirmed by GBS Malta by campus and capacity.
The listed reference price is €10,000. Tuition and fees are paid directly to the institution; ApplySite does not add a markup on tuition.
The published length of Master of Public Health (MPH) is 12 months. Confirm the exact academic calendar with GBS Malta.
The published format is On campus. If an extra online or hybrid option exists, it appears on this page or GBS Malta can confirm it.
For this program, the published language requirements are: IELTS: minimum 6. If your scores are borderline, an advisor from GBS Malta can confirm accepted alternatives.
Typical documents include: Passport; Degree diploma; Academic transcripts; Motivation letter; CV / Resume; English test. Also complete the admission requirements listed on this page.

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Master of Public Health (MPH)

February · May · October · Admissions open

Tuition
  • St Julian'S €10,000
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