MSc Public Health at York St John University

The pandemic highlighted how important strong public health leadership is to our world. Learn the crucial concepts and principles on a global scale. Evaluate established public health concepts and consider the new, emerging themes within the context of the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). You will have the opportunity to challenge yourself to apply your theoretical knowledge to specific requirements in real world scenarios.

Faculty: London  |  Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years full time with Professional Experience.  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: February 2027, September 2027  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Optional modules include Health Promotion: Principles and Practice; Healthcare Analytics; Health Economics; Introduction to Epidemiology; Public Health for an Ageing Population; Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Career pathways

This degree could lead you to a career directly related to Public Health, such as health promotion, or it could take you in a completely different direction, using the many transferrable skills you will develop. These include problem solving, analysing information, undertaking research and more. Example roles include The NHS and health sectors abroad; Community organisations; Government agencies; Local authorities; Health promotion agencies; Human rights agencies; International health institutions; Business and voluntary sectors.

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