(Award available for year: Postgraduate Certificate)
By the end of this course, candidates should be able to
1. Demonstrate in-depth and specialist knowledge of techniques relevant to the field of International Public Health.
2. Use epidemiological /statistical and qualitative research skills to analyse health needs and trends.
3. Analyse principles, models and functions of management and leadership including planning, and decision-making in the context of health and healthcare systems.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the principles of designing health programmes and preparing action plans for implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes.
5. Analyse the effects of factors such as gender, poverty and social inclusion, principles of good governance, and professional ethics in the delivery of health care.
6. Consider respect and value for cultural diversity and regional, global and inter-sectoral cooperation for the development of comprehensive initiatives that result in improving health care and population health status.
Additional specific Learning Outcomes for Stream A: Public Health Intervention and Services
A. Appraise different strategies for control of priority health problems and the development of relevant health policies and services.
B. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of techniques applicable to areas of specific interest within the broader field of public health.
C. Assess the application of the conceptual, technical and methodological elements to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate health programmes towards guaranteeing either equality or equity and the basic right to health.
Additional specific Learning Outcomes for Stream B: Health Policy and Systems
A. Demonstrate knowledge and advanced understanding of the field of health policy, planning and management in developing health systems with particular reference to public and not-for-profit private health sectors.
B. Critically analyse types of policies and management systems in the health sector with particular reference to the changing roles of government.
Skills Learning Outcomes
Academic and Technical Skills:
1) Develop essential postgraduate skills including literature searching, critical reading, teamwork, assignment planning, data presentation, overcoming challenges and IT skills;
2) Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally to diverse audiences.
Sustainability Skills:
3) Assess personal and peer performance to guide their further achievement.
4) Apply self-direction and effective decision-making in complex real-world public health situations;
5) Strengthen independent learning and maintain professional development in the area of international public health.
Enterprise Skills:
6) Critically engage in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms;
Throughout the program, students will engage in a variety of formative and summative assessments designed to develop key skills in communication, academic practices, collaboration, and teamwork. Each module includes formative feedback to guide learning and help students prepare for summative assessments, with both teacher and peer feedback incorporated to enhance assignment quality. Formative assessments align with the module's learning objectives and skill outcomes.
Summative assessments are carefully crafted to evaluate students' understanding of complex international public health topics. These assessments include written assignments, presentations, and reports. All summative assessments are aligned with the Leeds Skills Matrix and address at least one specific domain.
Academic skills
In all summative assessments, students are expected to adhere to the University of Leeds’ academic standards for referencing and the proper use of materials. Both formative and summative assessments encourage critical thinking on complex topics, with an emphasis on using appropriate language to communicate ideas. in some modules, students are required to submit a reflective statement during summative assessments to showcase their learning and development.
Work-ready skills
Students participate in assessments designed to enhance their communication, time management, project planning, teamwork, and technical skills. Through various assignments, students are encouraged to apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving to address international and public health challenges.
Sustainability Skills
Students are tasked with applying systems thinking across multiple modules to understand the complex interactions within social systems. They are also encouraged to consider the future of global health, particularly in relation to escalating issues like climate change and internal and external displacement of population.
Enterprise skills
Students are required to critically analyse health issues and identify strategies to address or mitigate these key issues. By receiving formative feedback, students gain confidence when presenting information and develop adaptable, flexible working methods.
Digital Skills
Assessments incorporate various digital tools, requiring students to prepare and deliver presentations, evaluate online information, and communicate through multiple digital platforms.
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