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Overview
In this Public Health in Action course at the University of Aberdeen you will:
- learn how to carry out your own rapid health needs assessment and impact public health for the better.
- gain a population-based perspective on health, illness and disease.
- learn from some of the UK’s leading public health scientists and researchers, based in our award-winning Institute of Applied Health Sciences.
What you’ll study
You’ll learn about the practical application of numerical ways of thinking about the health of populations. You’ll study health needs assessments and how they can be used to improve the health of a population in the context of its political, economic and social circumstances.
You’ll select a health needs assessment topic and carry out your own rapid health needs assessment, with step-by-step guidance from some of the best experts in this field.
Programme Structure
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:- Understand the role of health protection, health promotion and healthcare provision in improving population health.
- Understand how the wider determinants of health impact on population health and wellbeing.
- Locate, utilise, interpret and present data obtained from the major sources of information commonly available to assess the health priorities for a defined population.
- Demonstrate the ability to synthesise information and intelligence from a range of sources to make recommendations for improving population health.
- Communicate public health related information to support critically justified actions and recommendations to improve the health of a population.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health View 100 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
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
E2 Language Test Prep Trusted by 7M+ Students
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent), or
- relevant experience that supports this level of study.
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-residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full
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