Public Health Practice MSc - 2019/0
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Public Health Practice
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Public Health Practice |
| PGCert | Public Health Practice |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PTA61049 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
| Part-time | PTA61043 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Health Studies
Other internal and / or external reference points
NA
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - School of Health Sciences
Programme Leader
JONES Felicity (Health Sci.)
Date of production/revision of spec
24/11/2021
Educational aims of the programme
- The programme aims and learning outcomes focus on the emerging public health agenda, both nationally and internationally. The programme will develop student’s skills, knowledge and understanding to lead and work within a range of public health settings. The programme will develop practitioners who are able to identify and critically evaluate the evidence underpinning public health practice and develop and lead practice to meet current and developing public health needs.
- It aims to enhance practitioners’ knowledge, understanding and competence in order to develop the skills of complex decision making to enable practitioners to contribute to service development through leadership, innovation and research. It will enable students to develop skills in joint working with individuals and communities in order to develop holistic care to reduce health inequalities.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Develop a comprehensive range of in-depth knowledge and critical understanding relating to current issues in public health practice and critically analyse ways in which political processes influence practice at local and national level | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of political processes to influence practice and lead debate on the delivery of care at local and national level | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Identify the need for and critically evaluate changes in public health practice | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Develop a practice change in relation to public health and critically evaluate the change process. | K | PGDip, MSc | |
| Creatively apply evidence base knowledge and synthesise information in an informative and innovative way to develop public health practice | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Undertake in-depth analysis of complex data utilising appropriate tools and screening process in order to analyse and interpret data to enable the protection of patients’ and community health and wellbeing from specific risks. | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Recognise and determine complex problems and issues clearly and initiate and manage projects to improve health and wellbeing of individuals and groups | C | PGDip, MSc | |
| Critically evaluate and apply research, methodologies and other evidence based knowledge and is able to synthesis information in an innovative and informative way for the advancement of public health practice. | C | PGDip, MSc | |
| Cultivates research/service development which contributes to the enhancement of primary and community care | C | MSc | |
| Synthesise information in an innovative way to develop public health practice | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Appraise and apply legal and ethical principles relating to health and social care | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the need to work proactively with others to prevent, identify and minimise the risk to public health and wellbeing. | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Develop as an independent and self-critical learner. | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Cultivate strategies to work collaboratively with clients, practitioners and the wider community | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Work effectively with a public health team as a member and leader, clarifying tasks and making effective use of the capacities of group members. | T | PGDip, MSc |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Parts of this programme may be studied outside of the standard University structure and may be subject to professional body requirements.
Part-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over five academic years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Parts of this programme may be studied outside of the standard University structure and may be subject to professional body requirements.
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCRM013 | TRANSFORMING SERVICES FOR QUALITY | Core | 15 | 1 |
| NURM112 | DISSERTATION | Core | 60 | Cross Year |
| NURM141 | RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY | Core | 15 | 1 |
| HCRM037 | IMPLEMENTING CHANGE IN PRACTICE | Core | 15 | 2 |
| HCRM038 | MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN | Core | 15 | 2 |
| NURM187 | PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH PROMOTION INTERVENTION | Core | 15 | 1 |
| HCRM039 | STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP FOR HEALTHCARE | Core | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Students must choose two optional modules. Information on CPD modules can be found at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/healthsciences/professional-development/cpd-modules.htm
Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCRM013 | TRANSFORMING SERVICES FOR QUALITY | Core | 15 | 1 |
| NURM112 | DISSERTATION | Core | 60 | Cross Year |
| NURM141 | RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY | Core | 15 | 1 |
| HCRM037 | IMPLEMENTING CHANGE IN PRACTICE | Core | 15 | 2 |
| HCRM038 | MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN | Core | 15 | 2 |
| NURM187 | PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH PROMOTION INTERVENTION | Core | 15 | 1 |
| HCRM039 | STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP FOR HEALTHCARE | Core | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Students must choose two optional modules. Information on CPD modules can be found at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/healthsciences/professional-development/cpd-modules.htm
Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCRM013 | TRANSFORMING SERVICES FOR QUALITY | Core | 15 | 1 |
| NURM112 | DISSERTATION | Core | 60 | Cross Year |
| NURM141 | RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY | Core | 15 | 1 |
| HCRM037 | IMPLEMENTING CHANGE IN PRACTICE | Core | 15 | 2 |
| HCRM038 | MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN | Core | 15 | 2 |
| NURM187 | PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH PROMOTION INTERVENTION | Core | 15 | 1 |
| HCRM039 | STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP FOR HEALTHCARE | Core | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Students must choose two optional modules. Information on CPD modules can be found at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/healthsciences/professional-development/cpd-modules.htm
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2019/0 academic year.