Date Specification Approved |
04/09/2017 |
College |
College Medicine and Den Sci |
School |
Inst of Applied Health Res |
Department |
Inst of Applied Health Res |
Partner College and School |
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Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration |
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Qualification and Programme Title |
B.Sc. Public Health Full-time |
Programme Code |
673C |
Delivery Location |
Campus |
Language of Study |
English |
Length of Programme |
3 Year(s) |
Accreditations |
This programme has no outside accreditations |
Aims of the Programme |
The aims of the BSc Public Health (Hons) is to critically examine health and the determinants of health in a wide variety of contexts. This includes local, national, international and global aspects and perspectives, with the focus of study extending from the health and well-being of individuals and families, through communities, to the health of populations at national and international level. |
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Programme Outcomes |
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: |
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: |
and assessed using the following methods: |
Understand epidemiology, to a level that enables the formulation of appropriate questions about health at a population level and the selection of appropriate techniques through which such questions can be addressed
Knowledge and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods
Awareness of the sources of health information e.g. electronic databases
Understanding of the global social, political and economic factors which affect the health and wellbeing of individuals and populations
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health inequities and how to reduce them
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of how to protect the public from environmental hazards and communicable disease
Demonstrate an understanding of how to audit, evaluate and re-design services to improve health outcomes across a range of settings
Awareness of the strategies for working collaboratively across agencies and boundaries (including political) to improve health
Critically appraise styles of leadership and management and justify the use of particular approaches.
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Lectures and small group teaching
Directed reading
Assignment preparation, writing, and feedback
Independent research
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Unseen examination
Multiple choice tests
Essay assignments
Dissertation
Group projects
Oral presentations
Essay assignments
Student-led seminars/discussions
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Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: |
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: |
and assessed using the following methods: |
Ability to measure, monitor and report on population health and wellbeing
Synthesise knowledge of public health policy and critically appraise its influence on health and wellbeing
Critically analyse styles of communication used to promote communication with individuals and populations
Critically apply the principles and practice of multi-agency, multi-disciplinary and independent working
Use of appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis methods
Identify and critically evaluate the international evidence base in relation to a range of global public health issues
Critically appraise the ethical and legal implications of public health actions
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Lectures and small group teaching
Directed reading
Assignment preparation, writing, and feedback
Independent research
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Unseen examination
Essay assignments
Group projects
Oral presentations
Student-led seminars/discussions
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