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Introduction to Specialisations

A specialisation is a focused collection of courses within a programme that allows you to gain deep, targeted knowledge in a specific sub-field. Normally these courses make up more than 50 percent of a qualification, some of which lead to registration within a certain field. They may be interdisciplinary, professionally oriented, or designed to meet accreditation requirements. Specialisations often restrict elective choice in favour of a clearly defined study plan.

Completed specialisations will appear on your academic transcript.

Please see the main programme link below for further details.

Subject Overview

Population Health addresses health outcomes that affect a particular population.
One important aim is to reduce health inequities or disparities among different population groups, which are in part due to factors such as housing, environment, and income. These are just some of the determinants of health.
If making a difference is something you are passionate about, Population Health could be for you.
Population Health prepares students with the theory and skills to successfully analyse the factors that contribute to a population’s health and wellbeing. Staff within the School of Population Health bring a range of skills and experiences to the subject.

Knowledge and Skills

You can also conduct postgraduate level research in this subject at the University’s Liggins Institute.
Graduates gain an internationally accepted qualification, excellent research skills and the knowledge to work within some of the world’s most rapidly advancing scientific fields.

Potential Careers

Population health is a relatively new and exciting field of health care. It offers a variety of roles.
Graduates who have studied Population Health may find themselves working in health promotion, mental health and addictions, nutrition and dietetics, health systems, health information and analysis or research. You can find yourself working for local or national government, community organisations, private organisations or NGOs.
The opportunities are plentiful, and so are the rewards of making a difference.

Plan Schedule / Plan Rules

Disclaimer

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.