BSc Public Health (on campus)

This unit will focus on globalisation and its impact on the economy and in turn on health at a global level. i.e. “health is wealth”. 

We will also consider the commercial determinants of health and how the private sector has both positive and negative impacts on global health through its influence on policy, environments and health choices. 
 

The unit aims to: explore the concept, process and impact of globalisation on the economy and health at a global level.  The unit also aims to develop students critically understanding of the commercial determinants of health and how the private sector has both positive and negative impacts on global health through its influence on policy, environments and health choices. 

On-campus students only:  Academic engagement includes lectures, seminars, workshops and other face to face activities. To achieve the intended learning outcomes for this course unit, we have created a range of activities. Your course unit leads and teaching team will support you including access to the Student Development Programme including peer-support (PASS) and the Programme Director Seminar Series. We will consult with students to identify any additional needs and further academic engagement activities will be provided. Assessments, preparation for assessments, reading time and independent study are also included within you timetabled activities.

Distance/blended learning students only: Students on this mode of study will have the opportunity to study synchronously with the on campus students and asynchronously via recorded sessions and online resources. 
 

Students will be able to: 

A1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concept, process and impact of globalisation on the economy and health at a global level

A2 Explain how our environments influence our health and wellbeing in a globalised context

A3 Interpret the commercial determinants of health and the impact of globalisation on health and wellbeing. 
 

B1 Evaluate the evidence required for health policy and practice

B2 Assess the impact on health on the wealth of a nation and to the individual

B3 Analyse the principles of globalisation on public health and the economy.
 

C1 Locate existing sources of evidence and data relevant to clinical and non-clinical health questions

C2 Use relevant evidence to debate global healthcare issues. 
 

D1 Reflect upon what will influence the future of global healthcare.

D2 Communicate findings to influence and implement global health interventions.
 

Assessment task	Length	Weighting
Formative: Seminars and discussion boards will provide consolidation exercises to provide feedback for the ILOs	NA	0%
Summative: Written assessment	1500 words	50%
Summative: Recorded Vlog	10 minutes	50%

• Students will receive written and verbal feedback in their seminars and discussion boards
• For their summative assessments students will receive written feedback.
   

 

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• Chotchoungchatchai, S et al (2020) Primary health care and sustainable development goals. Bulleting of the World Health Organisation. 98:11. Pages 792 - 800. [Online]
• Collins, T, et al. (2019). Time to align: development cooperation for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. British Medical Journal. Vol 366. p.l4499-l4499. [Online]
• Csete, J et al (2016) Public Health and International Drug Policy. The Lancet (British edition) 387.10026. 1427–1480. [Online]
• Elliott, L (2023) Top economists call for action on runaway global inequality
• European Commission (n.d) Reducing inequalities. 

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2027 will be £10,050 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £30,300 per annum.

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