University of Essex Online · Online study
Public Health
Are you looking to gain a better understanding of public health? Are you keen to understand how to enhance public health issues in your sector? Our short online Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health could be your perfect starting point. Throughout our cour…
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Are you looking to gain a better understanding of public health? Are you keen to understand how to enhance public health issues in your sector? Our short online Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health could be your perfect starting point. Throughout our course, you’ll be able to learn how to assess the health needs of your own workplace, while understanding the theory behind public health. Develop a range of skills needed to better your career, such as managing priorities and building on interpersonal qualities. During this short course, you’ll explore a broad range of fascinating topics such as: - contemporary models and strategies around effective health promotion activities - public health challenges on a global scale - key techniques for assessing population health needs Upon successful completion of your PG Cert Public Health, we offer the opportunity for you to progress on to study for a PG Dip Public Health (120 credits) or a Master of Public Health (MPH) (180 credits). Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) membership As a leading voice in public health, RSPH provides students with exclusive access to educational resources, networking opportunities with like-minded people and gives industry-wide recognition as a committed public health professional. All PG Cert Public Health students will be provided with a 1-year student membership with the RSPH following the completion of their first module. Upon completion of their postgraduate course with UoEO, students will be eligible to apply for the prestigious Fellowship of RSPH. If applying before their Student Member status expires, they can upgrade without being charged the upgrade fee.
Getting in
As the university states it
We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies. Academic entry route In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Cert Public Health, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum: an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification Work experience entry route In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our PG Cert Public Health, you must meet the following criteria: at least three years’ relevant work experience English Language Requirements As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
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