- UCAS course code
- B902
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
BSc Public Health (on campus)
Duration: 3 years FT
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: B902 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: BBB including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: Course not eligible for contextual offer
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: Course not eligible for contextual offer
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 32 points overall with 5,5,5 at HL, including specific requirements
Course unit details:
Healthcare Public Health Y2
| Unit code | POPH20052 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 20 |
| Unit level | Level 5 |
| 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 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding on how others players both within countries and outside interact with health systems A2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding on health systems to specific health topics or countries A3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding on the principal management theories and techniques relevant to managing healthcare A4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding on how inequalities arise |
| Intellectual Skills | B1 Identify and evaluate the evidence that support the global and national inequalities debate |
| Practical Skills | 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
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.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written assignment (inc essay) | 100% |
Feedback methods
Written feedback will be provided for the written assignment. Students will also have the opportunity to receive written feedback via formative consolidation exercises on discussion boards.
Recommended reading
Walshe, Kieran, and Judith Smith. Healthcare Management . Third edition. London ;: McGraw-Hill Education, 2016. Print.
Marmot M, Allen J, Boyce T, Goldblatt P, Morrison J. Health Equity in England: The Marmot Review 10 Years On. Institute of Health Equity; 2020 (health.org.uk/publications/reports/the-marmot-review-10-years-on).
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Assessment written exam | 60 |
| Practical classes & workshops | 36 |
| Seminars | 15 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 89 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Day | Unit coordinator |
| Arpana Verma | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
For every 20 course unit credits we expect students to work for around 200 hours. This amount is only a guidance and individual study time will vary.