Public Health

Public Health is the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts of society. Thus, whereas clinicians and general practitioners provide care for individuals, public health interventions are directed at whole populations. Many improvements have resulted from successful public health initiatives: vaccination and other forms of infectious disease control, safer working environments, preventive mother and childcare, safer and healthier foods, family planning, improved traffic safety, and tobacco control.

To achieve or preserve access to effective health care services, there is a considerable need for public health expertise. For example, elderly populations need services and interventions that prolong healthy life expectancy and reduce morbidity and disability.

Our Master of Science programmes and short courses in Public Health: