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Overview
What you will study
On successful completion of the Population Health course offered by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) , you will be able to:
- Discuss in detail the current system of population health in the UK.
- Assess how macro data sets identify sub-sets of the population at higher risk.
- Interpret big data in research and the relationship with third parties and public sector held data.
- Evaluate how macro data sets can contribute to reduce health inequalities.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Principles of population health and the current NHS/social care environment. This includes an understanding of health inequalities and determinants of health.
- How ‘big data’ contributes to health surveillance and reduced risk in for example infectious disease.
- Macro data sets on population health and metrics and how this can be used to benefit healthcare.
- Identifying high risk individuals and the ethical constraints of such research.
- Big data in research and relationships with third parties. For example technology and pharmaceutical industries.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Public Health View 116 other Short Courses in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- British honours degree (2:2 class or above) or equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education
- GCSE Grade C or above in English Language / IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent
- Non-standard applicants are welcomed. Recognition of Prior and Work-Based Learning in accordance with University regulations may be available
Tuition Fee
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International
1100 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1100 GBP for the full programme during 4 months. -
National
1100 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1100 GBP for the full programme during 4 months.
Funding
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