Gain the skills and knowledge needed to address today's major public health challenges
Public Health
Why study public health at Birkbeck?
When you study public health in central London with us, you benefit from being taught by specialists from both Birkbeck and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). The combined expertise of these two University of London institutions gives you the skills needed to examine and understand the ways in which we can create healthier, fairer communities in the UK and around the world. You will develop your understanding of the factors that shape health and gain the knowledge and practical skills to help address some of today's major public health challenges.
Careers
Studying public health at Birkbeck will help you develop analytical, research and practical skills that can be applied across health, government, policy, charities and other organisations. Areas of focus include health policy and systems, health economics, epidemiology and health data, alongside opportunities to develop career experience through a micro-placement and career development module. Career paths could include:
- Public health practitioner
- Public health analyst
- Health policy officer or adviser
Highlights
- Benefit from expertise across both Birkbeck and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) through a degree jointly delivered by the two institutions.
- Gain practical experience alongside your studies, developing professional skills through career development and micro-placement opportunities.
- Study public health in central London, surrounded by diverse communities and organisations tackling real-world health challenges.
