Population Health BSc

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Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Compulsory modules in years one and two provide breadth and depth in understanding how public health and disease are measured and analysed, incorporating research methods, social theory, demographics, health behaviours and a module on the life course. You will receive quantitative data-analysis training in all years, bringing data and theory together in an applied hands-on learning environment.
From year two there will be the opportunity to specialise by taking optional modules to suit your interests (e.g. in health psychology and health economics).

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

World-leading researchers will teach you the social, economic and demographic distribution of health and disease, and train you to analyse data to address health inequalities.
You will develop quantitative data-analysis skills. These are in high demand by employers, especially in the health sector.
You will also learn the theory, history and policy of population health, creating a unique multidisciplinary educational experience.
You will benefit from small-group, problem-based teaching, including hands-on computer practical classes.

Population health graduates will be empowered with the knowledge and skills to anticipate and address the social, economic and healthcare needs of the future: from the local to the global.
Our graduates will be well placed to progress to careers in public health, policy, private consultancy and the voluntary sector, as well as to undertake postgraduate study.

English Language at grade C or 5, plus Mathematics or Statistics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required

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Course rating

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Centre rating

Student

5.0
15/05/2018
What I would highlight: I enjoyed and learned. there could have been more offers (sports...) and I did not always get the courses I had applied for.
What could be improved: All ok
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

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Subjects

  • Public Health
  • Population Ageing
  • Health and Society
  • Health Economics
  • Health Psychology
  • Public Health Health dissertation
  • Data analysis
  • Health Demography
  • Population health
  • Measuring Population Health

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Epidemiological Transition
  • Measuring Population Health
  • Research Methods in Population Health
  • Social Determinants of Health
Optional modules
  • Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
  • Principles of Social Science Research

YEAR 2

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Acute and Chronic Infectious Diseases
  • Data Analysis
  • Health Demography
  • The Life Course
  • Frontiers of Knowledge in Population Health
Optional modules

You will select at least one of the following two optional modules:

  • Health and Behaviour
  • Social Theory

In addition, students will be able to choose a module from other UCL departments.

YEAR 3

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Advanced Topics in Data Analysis
  • Causal Analysis: Observational Data
  • Population Health dissertation
Optional modules

You will select 2.0 credits of optional modules from the following:

  • Population Ageing
  • Genomics, Health and Society
  • Health Economics
  • Health Psychology
  • Child and Adolescent Public Health
  • Study Abroad

In addition, students will be able to choose from a wide range of modules in other UCL departments.

Your learning

Teaching will be delivered through lectures, problem-based seminars, practical computer laboratory classes, group working and through UCL's virtual learning environment. Students will be able to access materials online, where they will also be able to interact with programme tutors and fellow students.

Assessment

Assessment takes place via various methods including examinations, practical exercises, essays, individual and group presentations and a dissertation in the final year of study. The weight given to each method will vary to ensure manageable workloads throughout the programme. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken.

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - £24,040 (2018/19)

Population Health BSc

£ 9,250 VAT inc.