Gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills to tackle health challenges and improve well-being in communities locally and globally.
Course Overview
Start your journey towards a healthier world.
Public health is about more than just treating illness—it’s about preventing it. A Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) is the perfect first step into this vital and rewarding field.
Through our network of partner universities, this qualification provides a solid grounding in the key principles of public health. You will explore how social, economic, and environmental factors affect well-being and learn real-world strategies to promote better health for diverse populations. It is an ideal standalone qualification to start your career or a stepping stone onto a full degree.
What You Will Learn
We have selected the core modules typically included in the first year (Level 4) of a Public Health university course.
Our partner institutions offer comprehensive curriculums designed to build your understanding of community health:
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🌍 Introduction to Public Health: Understand the history, key concepts, and the scope of working to protect population health.
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📣 Health Promotion: Learn how to design and communicate initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyles and prevent disease.
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📊 Epidemiology Basics: Gain the skills to interpret health data and understand patterns of disease and illness in society.
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🤝 Sociology of Health: Explore the social determinants of health and why some communities are healthier than others.
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🏛️ Health Policy & Systems: Examine how government policies influence healthcare systems and public well-being.
Career Opportunities
Your gateway to a vital sector.
A Cert HE in Public Health prepares you for a range of entry-level and support roles within the NHS, local authorities, charities, and international NGOs. It also provides a direct pathway to continue your studies at degree level.
With this qualification, you could pursue roles and pathways such as:
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Health Improvement Support Worker
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Community Health Worker
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Public Health Administrator
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Charity Programme Assistant
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Progress onto a BSc (Hons) Public Health degree
Why Apply With Us?
Choosing the right university for your start in public health is crucial. We help simplify the process and find the perfect match for your ambitions.
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Tailored Advice: We match your grades, background, and career goals with the university that suits you best.
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Wide Network: Access courses in universities across the UK, from bustling cities to campus-based institutions.
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Application Support: We guide you through the personal statement and admission process to maximize your chances of acceptance.
Ready to start your career in public health? Speak to one of our advisors today to find out which university is right for you.