Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Public Health

Study public health at Greenwich for an exciting start to a lifelong career in a dynamic field of work!

On this Public Health degree, students will gain the vital knowledge and experience that can be applied to any areas of public health practice. This might range from community empowerment to statistical analysis and epidemiology to policy development. The University's strong emphasis on employment-orientated knowledge and skills development means that graduates are ready to start work as public health practitioners.

With the guidance of research-active tutors, learners will explore strategies that will improve the UK's health, from social change and targeting inequalities, to designing and implementing national campaigns. A structured work experience assignment in the final year will give students the opportunity to use the knowledge and skills they have developed in the workplace and make valuable professional contacts. Moreover, students can reflect upon, synthesize and maximize their learning by undertaking a placement for a minimum of 9 months.

Trained postgraduate researchers may also contribute to seminar teaching with latest research insight. The teaching is informed by research and consultancy work, and 97% of the faculty lecturers hold a teaching qualification.