BSc (Hons) Public Health at University of Greenwich

Our Public Health degree focuses on prevention and health promotion of real-world issues that affect entire populations, globally and in the UK, like pandemics, mental health and climate change. Our Public Health degree helps build healthier communities by addressing root causes like poverty, inequality and lack of equitable access to healthcare. Throughout the course, you will explore contemporary issues such as food insecurity, domestic violence, homelessness, maternal health, and how housing and environment affect health.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences  |  Department: Human Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is taught at the university's iconic Greenwich Campus, and we regularly make use of the campus environment and its surroundings in our programme. Our faculty include global and national experts, experienced researchers, and seasoned practitioners, providing a solid learning foundation for the programme. Throughout the curriculum, we include guest lectures from industry experts, meaning that the skills you learn will be in line with current best practice. This course is supported by excellent links with the NHS, local authorities, charity and voluntary sector, providing you valuable work experience opportunities during your studies.

Career pathways

There are many opportunities for graduates with a public health degree. Graduates have gone on to a variety of roles in local government, the National Health Service, the wide sweep of organisations in the voluntary sector, regional, national and international bodies, and industries involved in food, transport, the environment, pollution and education.

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