Public Health

The graduates of the Public Health course from University of York have undertaken exemplary work worldwide including dealing with disease outbreaks, such as Ebola, developing community health clinics in remote areas, working in hospitals, leading government and non-government agencies, working as public health consultants and working in leading humanitarian organisations. Some graduates also choose to go on to further PhD study.

Quick Facts:

• The Master of Public Health (MPH) is an internationally recognised qualification. The training we provide uses whole-system approaches to promote and enhance human health and wellbeing. This can include health promotion and disease prevention.
• You will develop the knowledge and skills essential for public health research, advocacy and practice. The program is relevant to both registered health professionals and those working in related sectors, and caters for practice in local and global settings. As a graduate of the program at York, you will be ready to work in a range of settings. The program also provides a solid foundation if you wish to take the Part 1 membership examination of the UK Faculty of Public Health.

Courses include:

• Public Health Foundations and Practice

• Epidemiology

• Infection and Disease

• Health Research in Practice

• Health and Social Behaviour

• Disasters in Complex Political Emergencies