- UCAS course code
- B901
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course unit details:
Healthcare Public Health Y2
| Unit code | POPH20052 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 20 |
| Unit level | Level 2 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This unit will explore what we mean by inequalities in health including the history and theories that underpin practice. We will explore the importance of players both within countries and outside interaction wtih health systems, and how this causes inequalities to exist. We will explore measures to reduce inequalities.
Aims
The unit aims to develop the students' basic understanding of healthcare public health with respect to inequalities both nationally and globally.
Learning outcomes
| Category of Outcome | Students will be able to: |
| Knowledge and understanding | A1 Understand how others players both within countries and outside interact with health systems A2 Understand health systems to specific health topics or countries A3 Understand the principal management theories and techniques relevant to managing healthcare A4 Understand how inequalities arise |
| Intellectual Skills | B1 Identify and evaluate the evidence that support the global and national inequalities debate |
| Practical Skils | C1 Find existing sources of evidence relevant to clinical and non-clinical health questions C2 Be able to critically appraise common research designs and assess the published literature C3 Apply their learning to develop, improve and maintain a high quality of service |
| Transferable skills and personal qualities | D1 Reflect on management principles and applications to reduce inequalities D2 Develop communication skills to maintain a high quality service to reduce inequalities |
Teaching and learning methods
The majority of the course will be though elearning which will include required and additional learning, self-tests and discussion boards. There will be 5 webinars that will be recorded to allow synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Oral assessment/presentation | 100% |
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 5 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 200 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Arpana Verma | Unit coordinator |