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Public health
Protect, promote and improve the health of individuals and wider communities
Public health is the promotion of health in individuals and the wider community through education, research and policy making
What is Public health?
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Understand the health of communities and individuals Preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health
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Identify risks to people’s health and secure long-term health prospects
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1st in the UK Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – based on the proportion of world-leading research
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Global top ten Medicine QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Why Imperial?
Be involved in world-leading research with real-world implications
Gain access to laboratories and workspaces to put your learning into practice
Join a community that led the way in responding to COVID and advancing key research
Courses
Our range of public health courses cover the broad scope of the field, with the option for you to specialise in an area of interest to you
Applied Paediatrics (MSc)
Advance your understanding of the scientific and evidence base of paediatrics
Start date
- 2024
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Biomedical Research (Epidemiology, Evolution and Control of Infectious Diseases)
Specialise in biomedical research within the field of epidemiology, evolution and the control of infectious diseases.
Start date
- 2024
Digital Health Leadership
Receive world-class training towards a career as a digital health leader on the flagship programme of the NHS Digital Academy.
Start date
- 2024
Environmental Engineering
Analyse the principles and practices needed to protect the environment and human health.
Start date
- 2024
Environmental Technology
Explore the tools, alternative technologies and policies of sustainable environmental management.
Start date
- 2024
Epidemiology (MSc)
Explore emerging epidemiological research and develop appreciation of modern biostatistical methods.
Start date
- 2024
Global Health Management
Empowering future leaders and critical thinkers to tackle global health challenges
Start date
- 2025
Global Master of Public Health (Online)
Research the world’s most pressing public health issues through a flexible online degree.
Start date
- 2024
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Health Data Analytics and Machine Learning (MSc)
Develop skills in using cutting-edge quantitative methods to fully exploit complex data.
Start date
- 2024
Health Policy (MSc)
Gain a detailed understanding of health policy guided by international academics and practitioners.
Start date
- 2024
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Master of Public Health (MSc)
Develop key quantitative analytical skills for a career in public health, epidemiology and health services research.
Start date
- 2024
Science Communication
Prepare for a range of science communication careers through academic and practical experience.
Start date
- 2024
Science Media Production
Develop the expertise required to work in broadcast media television or radio.
Start date
- 2024
Global Master of Public Health (Online)
Research the world’s most pressing public health issues through a flexible online degree.
Start date
- 2024
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View our 2024 entry undergraduate courses.