The module aims to provide students with an understanding of public health from the political drivers through to action to improve the health of the public. The role of Public Health organisations and how their activities have changed with changing mortality causes, changing technologies and changing social values will be examined. Research methods pertinent to epidemiology and other public health evidence will be examined.

Students will be required to complete and pass 2 pieces of summative assessment:
1. One mid module ESSAY, of 2000 word count, weighted 50% to assess LO's 2 and 3
2. One 90 minute SEEN, end of module EXAMINATION, weighted 50% to assess LO 1, 2 & 3.

Students will be provided with formative assessment via:

- Tutor-led sessions and Peer-review discussion including a student-led epidemiology forum.
- Seminar sessions to develop understanding of various organisations their roles and policies.
- Workshop sessions to develop understanding of research methods used in public health.

Contact Hours: (72)
39 hours Lectures
30 hours interactive workshops/seminars
3 hours group and individual tutorials

Independent Study Hours: (228)
140 hours reading and research including blackboard activities
20 hours preparation for formative presentation
20 hours preparation for tutorials
48 hours preparation for summative assessment

IT access for Blackboard
Library resources

Carr, S., Unwin, N. & Pless-Mulloli, T. (2007) An introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology. 2nd edition. Open University Press.
Schneider, M. (2010) Introduction to Public Health. Jones and Bartlet Publishers.
Wilson, F. & Mabhala, A. (2008) Key Concepts in Public Health. Sage.