BSc. (Hons) Public Health

Our public health degree is an interdisciplinary programme, which broadens students' horizons to explore health needs and the links between theory and practice in relation to the concepts and principles of public health. Gain the skills to make public health better for individuals, communities, and big groups of people. Learn to tackle big health problems and make things fairer in health for everyone, everywhere. The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (PBHL) curriculum prepares you for the work of a Public Health professional which can ranges from addressing the health needs of people in a very specific locality to promoting health across the globe. Essentially, students will: Be prepared for entry-level Public Health professions, and for postgraduate education. Gain experience in global health with an option to gain study abroad experience. Participate in faculty-led research that is commensurate with the prospects of a Public Health professional. Be prepared to enter a master’s degree program in Public Health such as Master’s in Public Health (MPH), or Master’s in Public Health Administration (MHA). Public Health professionals protect, promote and assure the health of individuals, communities and national populations. Frequently, Public Health professionals play significant roles in infectious disease prevention, and management of healthcare systems, epidemic outbreaks and humanitarian emergencies.

Career Path

Our graduates have gone on to careers in public health jobs such as social support workers, mental health rehabilitation support workers, healthcare epidemiologists, health promotion research officers, Health Officer, Project Manager, Health Research Analyst, Rural Health Analyst, Disaster Specialist, Health Services Consultant, Humanitarian Organizations, Program Administrators, Policy Analysis and Planning, Community Based Prevention Manager, and Management Analyst.