Public Health

The Public Health program from Edinburgh Napier University is relevant to UK and international students aiming to develop careers within public health as well as for those wishing to promote the health of the public as part of their current professional role. The program takes a practical and applied approach and will equip you with the relevant transferable academic skills, professional/practical skills and knowledge to practice in a manner that achieves the purpose of public health i.e., dealing with pandemics, epidemics, reducing health inequalities and prolonging life through the implementation of a broad range of interventions to improve public health outcomes.

Career

As an epidemiologist you will have strong report writing, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collect and analyse complex data. You will be responsible for understanding how disease is spread and the risk it poses to the public. You will create strategy to reduce spread and control the spread of disease and current viral outbreaks.

Daily tasks and responsibilities in this role may include:

• Collecting data

• Data analysis

• Fieldwork

• Report writing

• Outbreak surveillance

• Advising on public health policy with government and local health authorities

Course structure:

• Applied Epidemiology Taught/Blended MPH

• Contemporary Global Issues in Public Health Taught/Blended program

• Leadership and Collaborative Working in Public Health MPH Taught/Blended

• Principles and Theory of Public Health for Health Improvement MPH Taught/Blended

• Dissertation Module MPH Taught/Blended
• Research Methods MPH Taught/Blended program