Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering

Overview

This course provides engineers and public health specialists with an in depth understanding of the application of public health theory to engineering and development. It has a strong focus on the development of practical and policy skills for application in countries of the global south. Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering is intended for engineers who are aiming to move into senior positions in public health or international development.

It is also suitable for public health specialists who feel that they need a more detailed and in depth understanding of technical interventions in water supply, sanitation and solid waste management. This course is run in conjunction with the Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development, one of the UK’s pre-eminent public health research centres.

Entry Requirements

A degree equivalent to a UK second class (2.2) honours degree, or higher, in an engineering or public health related subject. Consideration will be given to professionally qualified and experienced candidates without formal qualifications.

Career Options

You will be equipped with a unique blend of civil engineering and public health policy skills and will be ideally placed to take up a senior position in public health ministries and public health departments in countries of the global south or work with international development agencies and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

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