Postgraduate Diploma-MSc Health Promotion and Population Health

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University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus

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• Entry requirements
  Entry Conditions Students should hold a primary degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to health promotion, population health or public health from an institution recognised by the University. Applicants who possess a qualification other than that listed above, but who have at least two years' full-time equivalent experience as a health promotion or public health specialist or as an expert health promoter (one whose full time is spent in leadership and management and programme delivery of health promotion in a defined professional area) may be admitted to the course subject to bridging work being undertaken. All applications will be considered in light of the supporting statement and will be subject to satisfactory references. Applicants may, at the discretion of the University, be asked to attend for interview. To progress to the MSc, an overall mark of at least 50% in the Postgraduate Diploma is required. Applicants already holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion from the University or other recognised institution may, at the discretion of the Course Committee, be admitted directly to the MSc following the successful completion of an acceptable research proposal.
• Academic title
  Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Health Promotion and Population Health
• Course description
  The course seeks to prepare students from a wide variety of backgrounds for specialist roles within the expanding field of health promotion, either as health promotion specialists or expert health promoters.
  
  The Multidisciplinary Practice course option in Jordanstown (full-time & part-time) enable students to develop a critical, evidence-based perspective to their practice, based on an eclectic research base, which recognises the unique requirements of health promotion and population health. The course focuses on promoting the health of the public, planning for population health, advanced methods in health and social care research, epidemiology for population health, evidence informed healthcare, society, policy and population health; leadership and management in promoting the public's health; writing a research proposal; as well as completion of a research project.
  
  The Education and Youth Sector course option in Monaghan Education Centre (part-time only) seeks to prepare students from the education and youth sectors for leadership roles in health promotion in schools, colleges and youth settings. The course focuses on health and its promotion, health promotion curriculum and project planning, advanced methods in health and social care research, leadership and management in the settings environment; writing a research proposal; as well as completion of a research project.
  
  Duration and Mode of Attendance
  
  Full-time: Postgraduate Diploma - two semesters. Attendance is (Jordanstown only) normally two half days per week.
  
  MSc - an additional semester
  
  Part-time: Postgraduate Diploma - 18 months minimum; 48 months (Jordanstown) maximum.
  
  Attendance is normally on one half day per week for the Multidisciplinary course option
  
  MSc - an additional academic year minimum (two semesters); two additional academic years maximum.
  
  Part-time: Postgraduate Certificate - one academic year (two semesters)
  
  (Monaghan) Postgraduate Diploma - 18 months minimum; 48 months maximum.
  
  Attendance is normally on one evening per week for the Education and Youth Sector option.
  
  MSc - an additional academic year minimum (two semesters); two additional academic years maximum.
  
  Whilst the Education & Youth Sector option provides the alternative to exit after one academic year part-time, with a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Promotion and Population Health, and after two academic years with the Post Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion & Population Health; it is envisaged that most students will wish to complete the full MSc course.
  
  Jordanstown (intake every year)
  
  Monaghan Education Centre (intake every two years: next intake September 2009)
  
  Teaching and learning methods vary between modules, but usually involve a workshop-type format which mixes formal lectures, small group discussion and individual reflective learning. Some modules are taught on-line, therefore basic computer skills are required. Student-led seminars and studies are also included in the programme.
  
  All assessment is by coursework where the majority of assignments are designed to be responsive to the professional needs of the student.

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