Global Public Health, Edge Hill University

The mission of Public Health is to understand the causes of poor health and alleviate these through developing and implementing effective public policy. In the contemporary world, the speed of the global transmission of infectious diseases and the global spread of chronic diseases provide serious and urgent challenges for public health professionals. War, political change, economic failure, climate change and rising antimicrobial resistance can all contribute additional impacts on public health. This innovative degree allows you to explore these pressing issues while developing the fundamental skills required for work in the public health arena. Appealing to students with a global outlook and a passion for social change, this degree equips you with a range of theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to be a valuable addition to the global public health workforce.