Advanced Concepts of Improving Health and Wellbeing

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Credit point

15 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesNovember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 12 week(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 1,230 / year

Next Intake November-2023

Advanced Concepts of Improving Health and Wellbeing

About

This module is for healthcare professionals in any setting who want to explore health, wellbeing, public health and health promotion from global, national and local perspectives and how it relates to your professional role and service delivery.

You will be able to critically explore the theories, principles, and concepts which underpin improving health and wellbeing.

Key topics include:

The fundamental concepts and principles of public health
The impact of health inequalities, poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion within society on health, locally and nationally, and relevant policy
Public health approaches

Identifying and assessing the health and social needs of individuals across the lifespan and within populations
Strategies and approaches to addressing healthcare needs of individuals across the lifespan and populations

Learning Methods

This module is delivered online through the University's Virtual Learning Environment, CampusMoodle, with methods including online chat, virtual classroom and discussion forums. You will engage with directed and self-directed learning activities supported by the module team.

Independent Study

You are expected to undertake approximately 15 hours a week independent study.

Assessment

This course is assessed througha 3,000 word essay (critical discussion).

Staff Delivering on this Course

Staff delivering this module have expertise in the field of Health Visiting, District Nursing and a keen interest in Public Health in its wider sense.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact Admissions for information: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Applicants who do not hold an International High School qualification will be expected to undertake a pathway programme at our International College

English Program Requirements

Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

Career

Prospects

Credit from this module may contribute to the MSc Advancing Practice (Health Visiting) or MSc Advanced Pharmacy Practice routes, or the Professional Development Framework.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 1,230

How to Apply

Completing an existing course (for example passing your Bachelors before coming to do a Masters with us). Please upload your degree documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Proving that your English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case you should send us a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available. Please upload these documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students. In this case you must arrange to pay the University before we can release an Unconditional Offer. To find out how to do this, please visit the Making Payment page.