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Overview
The Healthcare Public Health course from the University of Birmingham will introduce students to the three key areas of planning, procuring and monitoring healthcare services.
The module is underpinned by teaching on the critical appraisal of evidence and the use of economic appraisal in health settings. Particular emphasis is placed on Health Needs Assessment and the ways in which this can be carried out.
Students are exposed in particular to these concepts as they apply to healthcare delivery. The course is delivered by a mixture of internal academic experts and external experts experienced in service delivery.
Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?
- Usually taken from exisiting modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
- Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
- Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
- Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
- Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.
Programme Structure
On completion you should be able to:
- Describe the planning cycle in the context of the provision and funding of health care
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of healthcare needs assessment and its application in public health practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of economic appraisal of healthcare
- Critically analyse healthcare policy implementation, in particular through the prioritisation of services and interventions
- Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to analyse critical steps in service design or redesign such as service specifications, care pathways and models of care
- Evaluate and audit health services to assure and improve quality.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
Credits
10 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Degree level entry requirement.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1630 GBP / full≈ 1630 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents605 GBP / full≈ 605 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Non-credit fee: £505
Living costs
Birmingham
United Kingdom
765 - 1134 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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