PgCert Public Health (Online)
Postgraduate
Online
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Why choose Herts?
Online delivery: you’ll experience a highly flexible approach to learning through online delivery which is tailored to suit your needs
Dedicated support: throughout your learning journey, you’ll be supported by a team of dedicated academics to ensure you get the most out of your degree
Academic expertise: you’ll benefit from access to researchers at the forefront of their fields enabling you to develop a solid foundation of knowledge to build upon
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Location
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About this course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health will equip you with the skills and knowledge on that impact on population health and healthcare systems, including environmental health, disease prevention, health economics, global health, ethics, and behavioural and cultural issues.
The course provides flexible, sustainable and student-cantered solutions to professional and academic development in public health, grounded in research and practice informed by biomedical, social and management science.
Whether you’re pursuing a career in this field, or a practitioner looking to enhance and develop your career further, you’ll experience a supportive online learning environment tailored to your needs
Upon completion of the course, you’ll have the necessary skills and knowledge to progress onto rewarding careers in public health roles, including:
environmental health specialist
global health professional
epidemiologist
health policy advisor
occupational health and safety specialist
public health analyst
public health educator
public health information officer
public health policy coordinator
health promotion advisor
public health manager.
The normal entry requirements for the programme are:
a good Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2.2 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or relevant experience (e.g. social work, working with NGO’s, community work) would be considered in place of a degree
GCSE (or equivalent) in English with minimum grade Cor ILETS score of 7.0 (minimum of 6.5 in any band)
GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics with minimum grade C
Why choose this course?
You’ll benefit from a highly flexible approach to learning through online delivery and both part-time and full-time options.
Throughout the course, you’ll be provided with excellent support and online resources to ensure you get the most out of your learning journey. You’ll have a dedicated personal tutor who will provide academic and pastoral support, as well as a programme lead to help you navigate through the course structure.
You’ll also be able to access support from highly experienced academics who are experts in their fields ensuring you are up to date with the latest knowledge and developments. Upon completion of the course, you’ll be equipped with a contemporary and research-informed foundation of knowledge for you to build on. You’ll even have the opportunity to publish your research, as previous students have published articles in peer review journals.
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Subjects
- Public Health
- Access
- Public
- Team Training
- Webinars
- Activities
- Written essays
- Viva
- Poster presentations
- Groupwork
Course programme
The course is delivered entirely online through live webinars, scheduled online activities as well as online directed independent study. You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- written essays
- viva
- poster presentations
- groupwork
- a reflective portfolio
- MCQs
Throughout the course you’ll receive a wealth of support. You’ll receive a thorough induction and orientation to the programme and the University, as well as access to an interactive academic skills workshop to give you the skills you need to succeed through online learning. If you’re an international student you’ll also be provided with additional English support.
Academic and pastoral support is provided by your own personal tutor, as well as the programme lead. You’ll also receive dedicated technology support through the Learning and Teaching Centre, an E-Learning Technologist and the online distance learning Admissions team.
Level 7
Module
- Communicable and Non-Communicable Conditions
- Evidence Based Practice
- Public Health Foundations
PgCert Public Health (Online)