Scotland’s first undergraduate degree in public health unveiled by Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
The degree will provide the knowledge and skills for a career in a diverse field, opening up opportunities in prevention, health improvement and health protection. For roles within government, local authorities, community health and health-focused charities.
Undergraduates will undertake work-based learning within each year of the course, helping to prepare them for their desired career. This will include undertaking external work-based learning opportunities within a range of statutory and community-based organisations.
The course is accredited by the International Union for Health Promotion Education. A full breakdown of the course is available on the university website.
This course will enable students to:
– Gain skills and knowledge to develop the competent practice you need to protect and promote the health of people at individual and population level, opening up a wide range of career options.
– Learn about the political and social influences on health, inequalities of health and the role of public health in reducing inequities and improving health outcomes.
– Participate in work-based learning in each year of the course, enabling you to gain practical hands-on experience that boosts your employability.
What is public health?
Public health is about helping to prevent disease, improve health and prolong life.
Public health is about improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of entire populations. These populations can be as small as a local neighborhood, or as big as an entire country or region of the world. To do this, public health seeks to engage everyone to play their part.
The university promotes the belief that it is through the organised efforts of our society that we can give everyone the best chance to live long, healthy and fulfilling lives. Whereas traditional healthcare systems focus on treating individuals, public health plays a key role in preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health and wellbeing.
Find out more and apply
To find out more about the course and how to enrol, visit the university website