Public Health

Overview

Public Health considers health at the level of populations and communities. The course is intended to introduce learners to prevention, health promotion and the social conditions that affect wellbeing. It encourages careful communication and the use of credible evidence when discussing health concerns.

Proposed Learning Focus

The topics below are a proposed curriculum focus, pending academic approval, rather than a confirmed syllabus.

Public health foundations, sanitation and environmental health, health communication, community needs, health inequalities and introductory approaches to prevention.

Intended Learners

People interested in community education, volunteers and learners seeking an introduction to public health. Read the confirmed entry requirements before applying.

Proposed Outcomes and Assessed Work

Proposed outcomes include explaining a community health concern, identifying credible sources, recognising the influence of social circumstances and developing an appropriate health education plan. An assessed project could identify a local issue, define its audience and propose clear messages with an evaluation approach.

Personal health information must not be published in learner projects or public research summaries.