This module aims to provide a comprehensive foundation to the professional and academic field of public health. Providing the core principles and context to the programme, through an introduction to the historical and theoretical underpinnings in public health, key terms, concepts and the agencies involved and the development of a framework for critical understanding and appraisal of evidence based public health policy and practice.
Dates and times
The course is delivered in person on campus from September 2024. Please email shortcourses@stmarys.ac.uk for more details.
Price
The full cost is £917 excluding the course assessment.
Participants can opt to take the course assessment at an additional cost of £250. The deposit cost is £50 which is payable upon application. The course fee excludes refreshments and accommodation. Information on accommodation on campus or in local hotels can be provided upon request.
Please ensure you can commit to the scheduled dates as unfortunately we are unable to give refunds.
St Mary's University alumni receive a 20% discount.
Content
This course will provide students with a sound understanding of the theoretical and empirical basis of health promotion, and with the conceptual and practical skills to design and evaluate health promotion policies and programmes.
Assessment
Participants who complete and pass the course assessment will receive a certificate of accreditation at master’s level.
For participants who choose not to undertake the assignments, a certificate of attendance will be provided.
The course is assessed via an oral presentation in the form of a TED talk, and an essay/literature review of 2000 words.
Requirements
Students will normally be expected to have achieved a 2:1 or a good 2:2 (or equivalent) in a related discipline, including:
- health promotion
- public health
- medicine
- nursing or allied health
- health-related studies (e.g., psychology, nutrition)
- social sciences
- biosciences
- sport science
- environmental health.
Undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be considered.
Applicants with two years of relevant non-certified learning and professional experience in a relevant field of work, such as relevant extracurricular activities or volunteer work will also be considered.
International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent)
How to apply
Please complete the application for to apply for this course and forward references and evidence to supporting your application to shortcourses@stmarys.ac.uk.
Concepts in Public Health Application Form
Award
Students will receive a certificate of attendance. Students who opt to take the assessment and pass will also receive transcript detailing 20 credits at Master's level.
Please note that the transcript will follow once internal and external quality assurance processes have been completed. Credits may be transferred onto existing master's degrees at St Mary’s University.
Find out more
For more information about this course please contact the Short Courses team: