Foundations in Public Health
Credit bearing module
Key facts
Course code
CMNR7005
Start dates
September 2025
Application deadline
1 September (for a September start)
Ideally, we would like to receive the applications before the above deadlines but we can be flexible with the closing dates for accepting the applications.
Location
This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes.
Overview
This Foundations in Public Health module will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills that underpin public health theory and practice within a global contemporary context.
We'll explore historic and current trends in public health, with an emphasis on the reduction of health inequalities and the causes of premature death through pre-emptive action. Our weekly units will examine the key determinants of health including:
- environmental
- behavioural
- socio-economic
- cultural and disease factors.
Global perspectives are integrated into each unit providing you with knowledge and skills that demonstrate cross-cultural awareness, and valuing human diversity. We'll consider Inequalities across groups, populations and countries, as well as links between health inequalities and race, gender, employment status and class.
You will be assessed 70% through coursework and 30% through exam. This module may be taken as a standalone module with 200 hours of study over 12 weeks and also as part of a programme of study.
How to apply
Entry requirements
You must normally be from a healthcare background and have support from a manager to undertake this module of study.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
English language requirements
In addition to the academic entry qualifications, if your first language is not English you must demonstrate that your level of English is appropriate for study at postgraduate level. An IELTS overall score of 6.5 is required for this course.
Application process
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
If you wish to take this as a standalone module then you can apply to be a postgraduate associate student using our online application portal. You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application.
Tuition fees
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
- For information on payment methods, please see our Make a Payment page.
- For information about refunds, please visit our Refund policy page
Financial support and scholarships
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.
Programme changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been
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changes to programmes page.