Principles Of Public Health

Public Health has a pivotal role in promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of the public. It aims to prevent poor health, eradicate disease and increase longevity through population based interventions and activities. This course is aimed at health professionals and individuals with a keen interest in the development of public health. It is essential for those who want be at the forefront of public health decision making and who want to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of the population.

This course provides you with an opportunity to explore the key principles and underlying contemporary theories of public health, as well as evaluate a public health issue and debate its importance for those working and leading the field.

You will critically reflect on the impact of public health inequalities and appraise the ways in which intersectoral collaboration can impact on public health leadership.

Regular speakers from local NHS bodies and central government agencies such as Public Health England and the Department of Health.

Regular skills training sessions including presentation and academic writing skills, as well as journal clubs will be provided in order to supplement the core curriculum.

You will study alongside a diverse range of students from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds from the UK and overseas, bringing a richness to the course which will enhance your learning.

Through an exploration of public health concepts, approaches to protect and promote health and the examination of the broader influences on health and healthcare provision, you will be encouraged to think strategically, whilst developing a broad understanding of public health.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is delivered through a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars and tutorials.

Assessment will be through one piece of coursework. Your module specification/module handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria for this module.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system. Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.