Certificate in Public Health
Academic Year 2017/18
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance and Enhancement processes as set out in the DASA Policies and Procedures Manual.
Programme Title |
Certificate in Public Health |
Final Award |
Postgraduate Certificate |
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Programme Code |
MED-PC-PH |
UCAS Code |
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JACS Code |
A900 (DESCR) 100 |
Criteria for Admissions For current general University entry requirements for this pathway go to: |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
60 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 7 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
N/A |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
Programme Specific Regulations Awards, Credits and Programme of Learning Outcomes |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
To introduce the breadth of the public health approach and perspective:
- population based;
- collective responsibility for health, its protection and disease prevention;
- the key role of the state, linked to a concern for the underlying socio-economic and wider determinants of health, as well as disease;
- a multidisciplinary basis, which incorporates quantitative, as well as qualitative methods; and
- partnerships with all of those who contribute to the health of the population.
To introduce the 'science of public health' practice which requires a robust, systematic, and evidence-based approach to define and understand population health issues and problems, and to identify optimal solutions for health gain within available resources.
To introduce the 'art of public health' practice which requires interpersonal and organisational skills to work in partnership with others, influence decisions, support implementation of policy, programmes or interventions, and effect real change.
To provide learners with a public health knowledge and skills base, as a foundation for further training and career opportunities in public health practice or academic research.
To facilitate learners in the integration and application of public health related knowledge and skills to :
- identify, characterise, define, describe and communicate public health issues or problems;
- collect, generate, synthesise, appraise, analyse, interpret and communicate quantitative or qualitative information that relates to health status, health determinants, health outcomes, health risks or health needs of defined populations;
- critically assess and interpret available health evidence, and formulate options for effective, efficient and equitable action;
- support and influence health policy, health system, and individual health decisions; and
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critical thinking |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Analytical skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Systematic approach to problem solving |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Systematic approach to assessment or evaluation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Self-directed learning |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and interactive seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Written and verbal communication skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and interactive seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Information technology skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and interactive seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Time management skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and interactive seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Team work |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures and interactive seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Source, and appraise public health scientific literature which will draw on the key methodologies involved in the science of public health |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Apply a range of medical statistical methods |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Describe the determinants of health and disease and critically appraise the literature relating to these determinants |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Identify methods of improving the health of the public through evidence based policy and strategy development and implementation. Using collaborative working and public health leadership skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Discuss Health and Social Care Systems within the UK and globally and how these can be strengthened. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Students will be able to identify health needs of population groups and describe the key processes involved in planning, commissioning and delivering high quality healthcare and population screening services. Students will be able to interpret and apply health economics concepts to decision making. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply a general public health approach and perspective to relevant issues |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Interpret and use demographic data |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Interpret descriptive and analytic epidemiological study findings |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Discuss the basic principles of theory and practice in qualitative health research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Apply the concepts of health economics and economic evaluation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Demonstrate critical assessment and appropriate interpretation of published health evidence. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Apply critical, analytical and creative thinking to a range of public health issues |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Demonstrate numerical and data handling skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Demonstrate familiarity with use of Statistical Software Packages |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Explain observed variations in health and disease, categorising factors that influence or determine individual and population health; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Summarise the concepts of inequalities and inequities in health, outlining possible explanations for the observed association between socio-economic disadvantage and poor health outcomes; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Discuss the concept of healthy choices and summarise current evidence for the health effects of lifestyle choices such as nutrition, physical activity, alcohol and tobacco smoke on health. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Outline sociological perspective, explanations, processes and constructs for observed patterns and experiences of health and disease; describe observed and potential effects of the physical environment on individual and population health. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Outline the epidemiology of the major preventable diseases and discuss evidence based approaches to prevention |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Discuss the implications of current genetics knowledge and research for disease risk reduction and treatment. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Discuss the advocacy role of public health practitioners as agents of policy change; describe the process of policy-making through the inter-relationship of context, process and actors; illustrate the principles of policy analysis, strategy development and local implementation; discuss the relative importance of individual and society decisions for health and ethical issues relating to health improvement; summarise the theory and principles of health improvement interventions directed at individuals, community groups, marginalized groups, and large populations; outline a systematic model for planning, implementation and evaluation of a health promotion intervention in a defined group of individuals or population; discuss approaches and barriers to multi agency working in public health; and apply basic models and theories for public health leadership, operational management, team working, organisations, and collaborative working in the context of health improvement |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
apply a systems approach to health and social care service provision; discuss approaches to prioritising, funding, strategic planning, and commissioning of services; apply frameworks for service quality measurement and assessment; interpret measures of service utilisation and performance appropriately; discuss individual and organisational accountability and systems of governance to safeguard quality; outline the generic steps in a quality improvement project and apply this to a specific context;; outline the evidence for population screening programmes, using established criteria; and discuss the organisation and quality assurance of screening programmes. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
characterise, define, describe and communicate a public health issue or problem; collect, generate, synthesise, appraise, analyse, interpret and communicate quantitative or qualitative information that relates to health status, health determinants, health outcomes, health risks or health needs of defined populations; critically assess and interpret available health evidence, and formulate options for effective, efficient and equitable action |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies - interactive lectures and seminars Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Medical Statistics for Postgraduate Students |
SCM7044 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
11 weeks |
N |
YES |
20% |
0% |
80% |
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Determinants of Health and Disease and Health Improvement |
SCM8102 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
5 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
0% |
100% |
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Public Health Sciences |
SCM8103 |
7 |
25 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
20% |
0% |
80% |
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Health Protection |
SCM8104 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
8 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
0% |
100% |
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Health and Social Care Systems |
SCM8105 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
4 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
20% |
80% |
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Global Health 1 : Non- communicable diseases |
SCM8107 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
4 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
30% |
70% |
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Public Health Skills in Practice |
SCM8135 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
8 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
20% |
80% |
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GlobalHealth 2: Maternal and Child Health |
SCM8136 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
4 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Global Health 3 - Development |
SCM8137 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
4 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
20% |
80% |
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NotesCompulsory Modules |