Training Programme
The specialty public health medicine training programme in Wessex aims to provide the knowledge, skills and experience needed to be an effective public health specialist. It covers the academic, health protection and service components of public health practice.
The four-year training programme is part of the Wessex School of Public Health’s comprehensive programme of multidisciplinary education and training.
An additional year on an academic Masters course is funded at the start of training to support examination success for those who need it. This course provides the theoretical base for public health. The course is undertaken at the University of Southampton.
We welcome applications to the programme from candidates from both medical and non-medical backgrounds. Further information can be found in recruitment or visit Faculty of Public Health.
Our training is delivered across the whole of the Wessex region. To find out more, please visit the Training Locations page.
The Faculty of Public Health is responsible for the training scheme and developing the curriculum. The programme is regulated to GMC standards. Please see the Gold Guide for more information. Health Education England is responsible for the policies and procedures. These can be found in Trainee Information. You will also find material to support you through your journey in public health.
We currently have 29 registrars on the training programme.
Contact us
For further information or to arrange to speak with the Training Programme Director please contact us via alison.barnes32@nhs.net
Recruitment Information
Please find a useful Public Health Specialty Training Prospective Applicants Guide South East Applicant Guide. The guide has been developed by the South East Public Health Registrars and Programme Managers. It is intended for applicants to the Public Health Specialty Training Programme. The guide includes tips and useful resources to applicants through the process.
South East Public Health Buddy Scheme for August 2027 entry
Applications are open from 9am Monday 5th October 2026 until 11:59pm Monday 18th October 2026. For information about the South East Public Health Buddy Scheme for applicants from Black or Asian backgrounds applying to the Public Health Speciality Training Programme, please visit the South East Buddy Scheme webpage. South East Buddy Scheme – Working across Kent, Surrey and Sussex
To apply, please visit Recruitment Information – Working across Kent, Surrey and Sussex