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  • Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
  • Study
  • Public health and data
  • Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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Explore a crucial field of health

Under­graduate public health

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Choose public health

Why study public health?

Our BSc (Hons) Public Health course will help you to address public health concerns at a local, national and international level.

Whether you're looking to enter public health for the first time or develop your existing skills and knowledge in this field, our undergraduate course will give you the tools you need to work as a public health professional.

 

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Public health at Manchester

Learn from the experts

Manchester is home to experts in public health who have been teaching at postgraduate level and conducting research for many years, so you can be confident that the course content is as thorough and up to date as possible.

Find out more about our population health, health services and primary care research.

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Why I want to make a difference in public health

Gallant explains why he decided to apply for the BSc (Hons) Public Health course at Manchester.

Read the blog : Community impact and making a difference: why I chose public health

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Life as a BSc Public Health student

Current student Aayush gives his thoughts on his university experience so far.

Read the blog : Life as a student on the BSc Public Health course

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Why I chose public health

BSc (Hons) Public Health student Bia talks about the appeal of studying and working in the field.

Read the blog : Why I chose public health

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Careers

Open up career opportunities

The field of public health is diverse, offering a variety of career paths depending on what you are most interested in.

From working in local public health departments to international organisations, there are many opportunities available to you as a public health professional.

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Courses

Learn more about the degree

  • Public Health (BSc Hons)

Making an application

Apply for public health

If you're ready to apply to a public health degree at Manchester, here's what you need to know.

If you have any questions, email us at ug.publichealth@manchester.ac.uk.

The application process

Apply through UCAS.

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Have any questions? Get in touch.

Public health course enquiries

Tel: +44 (0)161 529 4563

Email: ug.publichealth@manchester.ac.uk

 

 

General undergraduate enquiries

Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2077

Email: study@manchester.ac.uk

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Undergraduate information

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