Public Health

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.

Public health is underpinned by legislation (law), which makes this a secure area for employment, and our assessments reflect academic and employer skills requirements. This will help you develop effective verbal, written, audio-visual, social media presentation and communication expertise.

In your final year, you'll complete 40 hours of work experience in a Public Health setting, or equivalent, giving you valuable real-world insights. You’ll also study alongside other health and social care students, fostering essential teamwork skills.

Public health graduates pursue roles in the NHS, local authorities, charities, and further study.

What you should know about this course


• 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.



• We have a vibrant student led Public Health society, that organises events and collaborative opportunities with the faculty.

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.