The core concept underpinning this course is the examination, analysis and reflection upon complex health determinants in an increasingly globalised world. You will explore the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and public health challenges contributing towards global inequalities.

The central aspects of the course include creating an environment for interdisciplinary and inter-professional learning through embedding research and scholarship within the course, enhancing engagement with public health and wider health industry stakeholders and integrating the development of employability skills throughout.

The course will use traditional face-to-face learning, combined with an innovative blended learning approach which will support you within a flexible learning environment. 

We are proud to be an inclusive University that supports a diverse community of students.

Please note that if you have a disability or would like to learn more about the support that we can offer to students, please visit the Disability and Mental Health website.

Before you start your course, have a look at Sustainable Development Goals and Global Public Health issues that are being discussed across the world.

We do not expect you to complete any preparatory work before you commence your studies.

However, please make sure that you have completed all the pre-course requests before you start otherwise you might not be able to access the library and other online information for some time. You must ensure you are ready to provide all evidence of qualification for registration, when requested.

Registration

Once you have completed the application process you will receive further information from us regarding how to complete your registration and how to set up your computing account.

Registration generally opens several weeks before the course start date. You can only register once you have received an email titled: "Invitation to online registration". You will not be able to register earlier, so please check your emails regularly.

Please ensure that you action any emails as soon as you receive these - we recommend that you regularly check your junk folder as these emails may be directed there.

Without completing your registration and creating your computing account you will not be able to access our Virtual Learning Environment, Blackboard, which is essential to your participation in the course.

Academic English for speakers of other languages

If English isn't your first language, our Student Learning Development team offers workshops on improving your presentation, referencing, critical thinking, and writing skills. They can also provide guidance on using academic English and grammar through one-to-one sessions.

You can also join free English Language classes taught by students studying English Language teaching qualifications.

We would encourage you to review the course structure and module options via your course page before you arrive.

All module handbooks will include recommended and required reading. The following reading lists will help you to prepare for the course.

• Bowling, A. (2014) Research methods in health: investigating health and health services. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

• Celentano, D. D. and Szklo, M. (2019) Gordis Epidemiology. 6th edn. Elsevier.

• Hart, C. (2018) Doing a Literature Review: Releasing the Research Imagination. London: Sage Publications.

• Hubley, J., Copeman, J. and Woodall, J. (2021) Practical Health Promotion.3rd edn. Cambridge: Polity Press

• Wills, J. (2022) Foundations for Health Promotion 5th edn. London: Elsevier