With this course, you'll learn how to improve the lives of people locally and globally through preventing and managing health problems. You'll be getting the skills and knowledge you need to help people live longer, healthier and better lives.
Overview
Combing teaching and independent learning, you'll learn everything you need for a management career in public health. You'll study the sector both globally and nationally, thinking about policy and practice while studying the healthcare sector in detail. The course covers everything from monitoring specific diseases and risk factors to improving services and health protection.
Course structure
You'll learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, self-directed learning and e-learning. Plus, you'll do some independent working, taking your studies up a level from undergraduate. The degree is marked through coursework, projects, posters, oral presentations, timed tests and exams.
Career ready
With this degree, you can apply for management-level jobs in health policy, helping people live longer, happier and better lives. You'll graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to work in high-level roles, looking at health legislation and policy.
September 2025
University of Sunderland in London
197 Marsh Wall,
London,
Tower Hamlets,
E14 9SG, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.