Global Public Health (Taught)

*Develop the key skills in epidemiology, incident management and leadership, to respond appropriately to emerging and ongoing global public health issues. *

You’ll explore the socio-cultural perspectives of global public health phenomena and should develop key skills in epidemiology and incident management.

The course:

• offers you a chance to gain a substantive knowledge of key public health perspectives and scenarios

• engages you with key public health principles, interpreting evidence and undertaking a nuanced reading of complex global public health situations

• covers key topics such as epidemiology, incident management, medical anthropology, policy and leadership, policy and legislation.

Why you should study this course
The course is aimed at individuals who want to study the wider global landscape of public health at postgraduate level, it aims to equip you to lead teams and respond appropriately, to emerging and ongoing public health issues.

• Career opportunities: you can expect to graduate with the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of a leader in global public health allowing excellent potential for career progression in a range of national and internationally focused roles. These may include roles in local authorities, NHS trusts, non-government organisations (NGOs), third or private sectors, and academia.

• Industry-standard facilities: including simulation facilities, the Lanchester Library and a virtual learning environment to support an innovative teaching and learning environment.

• Research-informed teaching: a dedicated team of academic staff with their own specialities and research experience will work with you throughout the course.

• Visiting experts series: explore current thinking and contemporary issues from those working in the field, who can provide insights into applying knowledge in a variety of global scenarios.

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