BSc (Hons) Public Health

From vaccinations to promoting healthy living, healthcare is increasingly concerned with dealing with groups of people. You’ll examine the socio-economic and environmental factors that impact on the quality of health, and have the chance to critically evaluate current Public Health policies from topics such as tobacco, alcohol, and sexual health to mental health and care for the elderly.

Programme
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Award structure
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Course Overview

Gain ability to examine selected themes and issues in health care. Learn about the historical development of health welfare institutions in the UK, as well as their contemporary activities and organisation. Gain an understanding of the factors that influence health and develop essential research skills. Improve your analytical skills and learn how to apply theory in the assessment of health policy. Recognise the diverse perspectives that underpin health policy. Build your confidence in working effectively in groups to achieve joint learning outcomes as well as independently.

Entry requirements

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Support and benefits

All course materials designed by experts in this field
Step-by-step modules to guide your learning
Develops interpersonal and time-management skills merited by employers
Successful completion of this course demonstrates your motivation, commitment and good work ethic
Gain additional transferable skills in research, data analysis, IT, communication and report writing
Full support from a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout

Career opportunities

The skills and knowledge you learn on the Public Health programme are especially applicable in today’s healthcare environment where public health issues remain top of national and international government agendas – with increasing focus on the promotion of healthier lifestyles. Many career opportunities therefore exist in the expanding healthcare services field within both public and private sectors – including rewarding and challenging roles such as an Environmental Health Officer, Community and Policy Development workers, Regeneration Officer or Public Health Practitioner.

Assessments

Module Specific

Level 1 of the BSc (Hons) Public Health programme is made up of six core modules which are mandatory. At Levels 2 and 3 you must take the four core modules in each and choose two from three optional modules in each. At Level 3, you must also take the Project module which will allow you to put into practice what you have learnt on the programme and provides you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills.

Level 1

Personal and Professional Skills
Understanding Health
Development of Healthcare
Introduction to Management in Health
Introduction to Health Promotion
Public Health Foundations

Level 2

Evidence Based Health and Healthcare
Principles and Values in Health
Information Management in Healthcare (Option)
Research Methods
Measuring Health and Disease
Health Promotion: Working with Groups (Option)
Managing Resources in Healthcare (Option)

Level 3

Work Based Learning - Employability
Global Contexts of Public Health
Planning Change in Healthcare (Option)
Project
Policies and Practices in Health
Implementing Change in Healthcare (Option)
Power and Empowerment in Health Promotion (Option)

Awards Available

When successfully completing a module you’ll gain 20 credits. In order to gain an Honours Degree you will need to obtain a total of 360 credits – 120 credits at each level. However, if you prefer to graduate early, you can choose from the following Intermediate Awards.

Intermediate Awards

Ordinary Degree – 300 credits (15 modules)
Diploma of Higher Education – 240 credits (12 modules)
Certificate of Higher Education – 120 credits (6 modules)
University Undergraduate Certificate – 40 credits (2 modules)
University Undergraduate Associate Certificate – 20 credits (1 module)

Remember that whichever option you choose; you’ll receive only one final award.

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Flexible Payment Options

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