Public Health Practice

Foundation Degree

The course is not running for 2012

Over the past few years the Faculty of Health and Social Care has built a portfolio of pathways leading to the Integrated Public Health Educational Framework.

Course Foundation Degree
Length 2 Years full time, 4 years part time
Start date September 2012

This Foundation Degree in Public Health Practice provides clear progression routes to other qualifications in healthcare education such as the BSc (Hons) Community Health Studies degree and, following further study, the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health and ultimately the MSc in Health Improvement and Wellbeing or the MSc in Public Health.

Why study this programme?

This programme will open up new aspects of health; it widens your career options. While most issues enter and exit the health policy agenda, public health issues will continue to be key aspects of health, social and environmental care.

This programme is designed to recognise the personal and career progression needs of individuals currently employed in a range of settings, by providing knowledge and skills for those intending to enter the public health workforce in roles that do not require a specific health and social care professional qualification in order to practise. It provides an opportunity for academic progression and may facilitate entry into professional education or training.

This programme is delivered at the Riverside Campus in Chester.

Next: Modules

Programme Structure:

 

Core modules - year one
 Credit value
Level one

Mastering Study Skills Using Evidence and Reflection 20
Foundations in Public Health 20
Determinants of Health 20
Effective Communication Skills 20
Public Health Interventions 20
 Independent Work Based Study 20
Core modules - year two
 Credit value
Level two

Assessing Population Health 20
Promoting Health across the Lifespan 20
Integrated Working 20
Concepts of Leadership and Management 20
Building a Public Health Portfolio 20
Independent Study 20
Next: Assessment

A variety of assessment methods will be used to ensure that the content, outcomes and level of the modules are measured in a fair and transparent manner. 

In this programme the following methods are used: seminar presentation, analysis of scenarios, examination, portfolio and essays.

Next: Careers
  • Health trainers
  • Assistant occupational health workers 
  • Associate practitioners and community assistant practitioners
Next: Entry requirements
UCAS points:  
GCE A Level:  
BTEC:  
Irish/Scottish:  
International Baccalaureate:  
QAA:  
Extra Information:  
Beginning: Overview

Who to contact

  • For admission enquiries

    Faculty of Health and Social Care, General Enquiries
    T:
    01244 511000
    F:
    01244 511270
    enquiries@chester.ac.uk

  • For enquiries about course content

    Andi Mabhala, Programme Leader
    T:
    01244 51 3383
    a.mabhala@chester.ac.uk