Postgraduate Diploma Public Health (Online Delivery)

University of South Wales

With an expanding population and increased life expectancy, along with factors like climate change and unhealthy lifestyles, there is a need to protect communities and prevent disease and ill health.Our course in Public Health will help students understand the issues that surround public health and develop the problem solving and leadership skills necessary to tackle them.This course is suitable for HCPs and graduates with an interest in public health – this could include doctors, nurses, pharmacists, policy makers and those in the public sector, such as police and fire service.This online course is run with the collaborative partner Diploma MSc. Successful completion of the course will improve the knowledge and skills needed to assess and improve Public Health.CAREERSWe believe there is an opportunity and demand for a postgraduate course in Public Health designed for people including healthcare professionals (HCPs), with an interest in public health:PolicymakersPublic health professionalsGeographersExercise scientistsSociologistsEnvironmental scientistsPoliceFire serviceLocal authorityLocal and national governmentHealth serviceNon-governmental organisations (NGOs)Environmental health workersPublic protectionEmergency plannersOccupational healthCommunity development workersVetsHow does this course prepare me for employment?The course has direct relevance to the demands of working roles and will assist in career enhancement and support specialisation. It is envisaged that most students will be accepting expedition-related roles or aspiring to such positions.A postgraduate qualification gives you a competitive advantage that will set you apart from other applicants.