- UCAS course code
- B902
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course unit details:
Preparation for Independent Study on a Global Health Project
| Unit code | POPH30061 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 20 |
| Unit level | Level 6 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Offered by | Division of Population Health, Health Services Res |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This unit you will build on the past course units to prepare the necessary skills to complete a global health project of your choice in a country of your choosing.
Aims
The unit aims to: build a knowledge base on the development of the global health project that demonstrates all the principles of public health, health improvement, health protection, global health and healthcare management in a student selected topic.
Learning outcomes
| Category of Outcome | Students will be able to: |
| Knowledge and understanding | A1 Critically apply alternative approaches to maximise the potential benefit from scientific enquiry, to improve the way in which health care is provided, internationally A2 Critically appraise health and ill-health and understand the underlying principles behind inequalities in health, internationally A3 Critically synthesise the principles of globalisation on public health and the economy |
| Intellectual skills | B1 Identify and evaluate the evidence required for health policy and practice B2 Identify the impact on health on the wealth of a nation to the individual |
| 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 |
| Transferable skills and personal qualities | D1 Reflect of global health principles and applications D2 Develop communication skills to implement global health intervention |
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 your 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 global health project plan.
Students will also have the opportunity to receive written feedback via formative consolidation exercises on discussion boards.
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.