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Overview
In this Masters-level online short course:
- 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
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Language
English
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PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, 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
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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- Trusted by 300k learners
- 98 accuracy using real exam data
- 4.9/5 student rating
Tuition Fees
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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
Living costs
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
729 - 1069 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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