Our contemporary courses will teach you how to improve the lives of others by preventing and managing health problems. You’ll gain skills aligned with current policy and legislation, learn from lecturers who actively work in public health, and choose a final project that matches your interests.
Public health is vital for promoting health, preventing illness, and improving quality of life in communities around the world. A career in public health can lead to a range of opportunities. It gives you the chance to make a positive difference to people's lives.
Our teaching staff have strong links with local government public health teams. This helps you build connections with experienced professionals while you study.
We cover a range of topics, including:
There’s a growing demand for public health professionals in various sectors. These include government, charities, and private industry. You could go into careers including such as education, epidemiology, and health policy. Public health can also offer good job security and competitive salaries, making it a rewarding career choice.
For the last two years, researchers at the University have worked with members of the Black community in the north-east and Scotland. They've developed and run workshops to raise awareness of prostate cancer risks. This has encouraged men to get help early and discover the barriers to seeking help.
The barriers faced by Eastern European women living in the UK when accessing healthcare and support services are being highlighted in a study by a team of researchers from the University.
Public health education highlights the importance of social justice. It teaches you about the wider factors that affect people’s health and how to tackle health inequalities. This prepares you to support underrepresented communities. It also helps you work towards fairer health outcomes.