The Faculty of Public Health is the standard setting body for specialists in public health in the UK. It is a joint Faculty of the three Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (London, Edinburgh and Glasgow). It was established as a registered charity in 1972 as a result of a recommendation of the Royal Commission on Medical Education (1965-68).

Faculty Membership and Examinations

The MFPH consists of the Part A and the Part B (OSPHE) examinations.

The Part A examination is intended to test a candidate's knowledge and understanding of the scientific bases of public health. The Part B examination is designed as a “show how” assessment of the candidate's ability to apply relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes to the practice of public health.

It is not necessary to hold a medical qualification to sit these examinations, nor is it necessary to be enrolled in a training course.

Success in the Part A examination leads to election into Diplomate Membership, and success in the Part B examination leads to election into full Membership of the Faculty of Public Health.

Further information about the Faculty examinations can be found .