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Overview
Key facts
This module aims to enable you to:
- Develop your understanding of the concept of public health and health promotion within the context of contemporary health policy and the underlying political agenda.
- Explore and evaluate approaches to assessing public health and the underpinning information systems and data bases.
- Gain and exercise higher levels of judgement, decision making and discretion in public health and health promotion practice.
- Gain confidence and competence in using a variety of approaches to promote healthy lifestyles with individuals, groups and communities.
- University of Surrey's Public Health and Health Promotion Intervention programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The structure and nature of public health within the social and political context.
- Processes of health surveillance and assessment of a population’s health and well-being.
- Resources needed to implement public health initiatives and support public health practice at local, national and international levels.
- Causation and critical evaluation of selected therapeutic and preventative interventions.
- Theories and concepts underpinning public health practice.
- Collaborative working with individuals, groups and communities to enhance health and well-being.
- Exploration of the wider determinants of health and the use of advocacy to promote client perspective in the assessment process.
- Appraising the quality of communication with individuals, groups and communities in assessment processes.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
Dates to be confirmed.
Language
English
Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 587 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic 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.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Ability to study at level 7
- Professional registration as a healthcare professional:
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Working in health and social care.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Guildford
660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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