Overview
The historical context of health promotion and public health will be explored and how practice has evolved. Current challenges of public health and health promotion practice will be examined and critically analysed.
Features
The aim of this Health Promotion and Public Health course at Robert Gordon University is to increase critical awareness of promoting health in the context of the social determinants of health, a fundamental aspect of public health and health promotion practice, by evaluating the underpinning principles and concepts of health promotion and public health in different settings.
You will be actively participating throughout the module. In addition to your directed studies, workshops and the module assessment, you will also be reflecting on your personal development as a public health professional.
Programme Structure
The sessions will cover the following:- Defining Health and Public Health
- Historical Context of Public Health and Health Promotion
- Current and Evolving Public Health Challenges
- Current Public Health Practice
- What is health?
- The Social Determinants of Health
- Health Promotion Principles
- Health Promotion Models
- Health Promotion Approaches
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health View 181 other Short Courses in Public Health in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Aberdeen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.