• Critically explore health organisations and health care provision

• You will investigate public health approaches used toward health protection and promotion for individual, community and population health

• Gain a deep, conceptual understanding that enables evaluation of current research in order to use the best evidence base with thisÊPublic Health course at University of Derby

• Develop a critical understanding of the wider determinants of health and interventions aimed at reducing health inequalities

If youÕre a public health worker, such as a community nurse, environmental health practitioner, health promotion officer, community health worker, or if you have a medical or health background, this course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a public health practitioner who can lead, develop, and evaluate public health projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Careers

The Masters of Public Health programme allows progression in terms of further qualifications and employment. The Masters is a good basis for further study in the form of a PhD or Professional Doctorate. It will also improve the employment prospects of students by providing an informed insight into current multiÐdisciplinary practises employed in the evolving public health arena. From a wider perspective the programme provides a suitable qualification for those working in allied areas.