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Rhona Gibson

Rhona Gibson is our adviser for Public Health. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Public Health. If you would like further advice, please see our advice and guidance options.

Public Health

What can I do with my degree? - Medical Sciences (Prospects)

This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources.

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (excluding Medicine and Dentistry) UG destination information (2020-21)

Data on what School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (excluding Medicine and Dentistry) undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.

What Do Graduates Do? (UK)

Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.

Public Health Careers (prospects.ac.uk)

An overview of the Public Health sector with information on finding opportunities in this area and relevant qualifications.

Public Health Jobs

Search for the latest jobs relevant for public health careers. There is also a blog with career tips and interviews with public health professionals.

NHS Health Scotland

Scotland's health improvement agency. Information and resources to support health improvement practitioners. Merger of the former Health Education Board for Scotland (HEBS) and the Public Health Insitute for Scotland.

UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats.

Public health consultants and specialists (NHS)

Information about becoming a Public Health Consultant and working within the NHS.

Office for Health Improvement and Disparities

UK government department, formerly known as Health Protection England, working to improve the nation's heath.

Public Health Scotland

NHS Board that leads and supports Scotland in responding to its health challenges.

World Health Organization (WHO)

Case studies of people working for WHO and information about career options. There are also links to internship and volunteering programmes.

Healthcare Science News

Website offering advice for healthcare science professionals and those looking towards a career in this area.