PHA-40149 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module will be relevant to healthcare professionals who what to develop their knowledge and skills in relation to the provision of public health in primary care. The principle areas covered in the module include: public health and public health policy; the role of the healthcare professional in promoting health; and theories and models of behaviour change

The aim of this module is to develop learners' knowledge and skills in relation to the provision of public health in primary care.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical underpinnings in relation to health and health promotion, and the key target areas of public health policy: 1
Apply your knowledge base and understanding and relate theory in published literature to 'real life' situations to encourage health enhancing/protecting behaviour: 1
Evaluate and reflect upon the application of your learning from the module on public health and its impact on your current and future practice
: 1

Study hours

100 hours, up to 20 of which may include face to face teaching. The remainder will be delivered by distance education media and technology, and learning in practice, plus completion of assessments.

School Rules

Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, or equivalent for pharmacist working overseas, and be working full or part-time in a patient facing role in primary care. The module is also open to practising health professionals (in a patient facing role) who have studied to at least undergraduate degree level, or who have at least 5 years¿ experience of practising in their field. All applicants must also have the support of their workplace to access patient data where necessary for course learning activities and assessment.
We recommend that applicants should, normally, have worked in their practice setting for 6-12 months prior to commencing the Course so that they have gained some experience of working in practice.
Normally, only applicants with the minimum of a second class degree classification (or equivalent for applicants from outside the UK) in Pharmacy or other health related professional degree, will be accepted onto the programme without interview. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The University reserves the right to interview prospective students and take up academic references. The final decision in any case rests with the University. Candidates are also admitted on the basis of perceived and potential competence to complete the programme.
Students who have studied the following modules may not study this module:
PHA-40097 Promoting Health through Community Pharmacy
PHA-40133 Improving Public Health - Introduction

Description of Module Assessment