Public Health

University of Essex Online
Postgraduate PgDip Online study 16 Months

About this course

Would you like to be part of the driving force to improve public health? If you have a passion for the healthcare sector, then our online Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health could be the ideal programme for you.

Throughout the duration of this course, you will gain a detailed understanding of public health, as well as exploring the core epidemiological concepts within disease.

You will also learn how to confidently measure and interpret population level data: increasing your ability to assess priorities, develop key healthcare skills and promote public health.

You’ll explore a broad range of interesting topics including:

  • the global challenges facing public health

  • techniques for assessing population health needs

  • contemporary strategies that support health promotion

  • principles of epidemiology with a strong focus on public health perspectives

  • theory and practice of vital personal development skills relevant to healthcare

    Upon successful completion of your PG Dip Public Health, we offer the opportunity for you to progress on to study for a Master of Public Health (MPH) (180 credits).

    Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) membership

    As a leading voice in public health, RSPH provides students with exclusive access to educational resources, networking opportunities with like-minded people and gives industry-wide recognition as a committed public health professional.

    All PG Dip Public Health students will be provided with a 1-year student membership with the RSPH following the completion of their first module. Upon completion of their postgraduate programme with UoEO, students will be eligible to apply for the prestigious Fellowship of RSPH. If applying before their Student Member status expires, they can upgrade without being charged the upgrade fee.

  • Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
    Study Mode
    Online study
    Duration
    16 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Postgraduate