This course covers core public health skills such as epidemiology, statistics and research methods, as well as giving you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of a range of topics including: lifestyle and health issues, health inequalities, health policy and health economics, international health care, environmental health and communicable diseases. We will provide you with the core skills to effectively interpret and understand key areas of health research and how this can be used to inform and drive policy. To enhance your studies, we draw on expertise and skills from the wide range of partnerships we are involved with, including external public health practitioners and research staff from across the University.

Whilst public health professionals are equipped to work in either the public or private sector, most find work in the public sector, in local or government health departments. The range of jobs varies widely, and can include Health Promotion, Health Policy Development, Research Posts or Health Advocacy.