Public Health
About Public Health
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to address complex public health issues at local, national, and global levels. It blends theory with practical application, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, policy development, and the management of health services.
Quick Facts
Course Overview
Students explore topics such as epidemiology, health data analysis, environmental health, and health inequalities, while gaining an understanding of the social and economic factors that influence health outcomes. You will engage with real-world public health challenges, developing your ability to design interventions, influence policy, and work with diverse communities. The curriculum incorporates global health perspectives, ethical considerations, and the use of digital tools for health monitoring and research. This degree is ideal for those aiming to work in healthcare systems, NGOs, policy-making bodies, or international health agencies.
Modules
- Academic and Communication Skills
- Data Skills for Health Studies
- Introduction to Social and Health Sciences
- Research and Study Skills
- Principles of Public Health
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Global and Environmental Health
- Health and Society
- Introduction to Health Promotion and Behaviour Change
- Epidemiology and Disease Prevention
- Public Health Policy and Systems
- Biostatistics and Data Analysis
- Health Economics and Resource Management
- Community Health and Engagement
- Leadership and Management in Public Health
- Health Inequalities and Social Determinants
- Global Health Challenges
- Undergraduate Major Project (research dissertation or applied project)
Careers
This course prepares graduates to work across a range of public health settings, combining academic knowledge with applied skills. Students gain experience in health research, policy analysis, and program development, while engaging with health organisations, government agencies, and NGOs. The final-year project allows students to tackle real public health problems, applying evidence-based approaches to develop solutions. Career services offer tailored support, including placement opportunities, CV workshops, and networking events with industry professionals.
Career Routes
Additional Information
Graduates can also progress to postgraduate study, including a Master of Public Health (MPH), MSc in Global Health or Epidemiology, or a PhD in Public Health or Health Policy.
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