You'll develop an understanding of the interventions necessary to improve the health of communities in the Global South. By exploring contemporary theory, policy and practice in public health and international development, you'll gain the skills to tackle these challenges working in a public health and development role. There's an emphasis on applying theory to the everyday complexities of health and development.
The course includes a 10-day field class, which provides hands-on experience of research. Recent destinations have included the Galapagos, Nepal and Tanzania.
The cost of the compulsory field class is included in your tuition fees.
Intercalation
We accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies. Find out more on the Medical School's website.