The field of public health is rapidly evolving. This degree provides a critical understanding of public health and wellbeing, along with its policies, aims, and practices. You’ll learn about preventing infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, as well as non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, and how to promote health and enhance wellbeing. You’ll discover how the social determinants of health and illness lead to inequalities and explore the nature of evidence-based interventions to prevent ill health and promote good health. You will also learn about the United Kingdom Publ...
The field of public health is rapidly evolving. This degree provides a critical understanding of public health and wellbeing, along with its policies, aims, and practices. You’ll learn about preventing infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, as well as non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, and how to promote health and enhance wellbeing. You’ll discover how the social determinants of health and illness lead to inequalities and explore the nature of evidence-based interventions to prevent ill health and promote good health. You will also learn about the United Kingdom Public Health Register (UKPHR) Standards and develop the skills needed for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Explore a rapidly developing area of health and social care.<br/><br/><br/>- Critically evaluate how inequalities in society impact individual and community health.<br/><br/><br/>- Examine the ethical, legal, economic and political issues that influence healthcare provision.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn about the United Kingdom Public Health Register and its standards for practice.<br/>
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Distance-online
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Start Date
10/2025
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Distance Learning
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Ireland | £7,440 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7,632 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7,872 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £21,996 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England | £23,352 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, Channel Islands, International | £24,552 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |