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Overview
The Health Improvement course from the University of Birmingham will equip you with the skills to analyse and critique the health improvement and promotion policy, strategies and practice, enabling you to demonstrate your own comprehension using the appropriate resources.
Key facts
Public Health is a population-based activity devoted to promoting and protecting health and well-being, preventing ill-health and prolonging life through the organised efforts of society. It consists of three main areas of activity: health improvement (health promotion), health service quality and health protection.
This module will establish the common principles which underpin health promotion practice, and then focus on teaching key concepts and approaches to health improvement activities.
Programme Structure
On completion, you should be able to:
- Discuss critically the health improvement and promotion policy, theories and research which underpin delivery of present-day health improvement activities.
- Consider and evaluate health improvement and promotion priorities, strategies and methods used with individuals, groups, partnerships and communities.
- Analyse critically issues of power, ethics and politics within health improvement and health promotion policy and practice.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make critical use of relevant resources.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health View 154 other Short Courses in Public Health in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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 programme, 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-residents3500 GBP / full≈ 3500 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1250 GBP / full≈ 1250 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Non-credit fee: £1,050
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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