Fiona Pendleton
Senior Lecturer in Public Health
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Health Protection and Prevention
Key Facts
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Module code
PUHM005
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Duration
One semester, Part Time
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£945 per 20 credits
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Waterside
Updated 03/11/2025
Updated 03/11/2025
Overview
This is a level 7, 20 credit standalone module for continuing professional development which sits within our MSc Public Health Course. You will develop a range of theories and concepts which underpin health protection and prevention, including topics such as non-communicable disease, sexually transmitted infections, travel associated illness and environmental contamination and their impact on health. Students will also develop the skills needed to write a report fit for the real world.
Highlights
- Use credits to build towards MSc Public Health
- Proactive approach to teaching and learning.
- Opportunity to write a report on health protection and prevention in preparation for real life within the public health sector.
- Learn about key principles of Health Protection and Prevention, including ethics, legislation and surveillance.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally hold a recognised First- or Second-Class Honours degree in a subject area that demonstrates applicability to public health practice including:
- Dentistry, pharmacy, biology, medicine, public health, nursing, environmental health, biomedical health/science, podiatry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, microbiology, biochemistry.
- Homeopathic Medicine (including degrees in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery).
- Zoology and most medical/health background undergraduate degrees. This includes degrees such as BSc Profusion Technology and BSc Radiology.
Applications listing degrees not shown above may be referred to the course tutor to assess suitability. We will need to see evidence of:
- Degree transcripts with exact modules studied.
- Evidence of experience in public health (if applicable).
- References for suitability.
What You'll Learn
This module considers the complexities associated with health protection and prevention.
Topics covered are:
- Non-communicable disease
- Lifestyle choices
- Surveillance and monitoring
- Travel-associated illness
- Environmental contamination
- Ethics and legislation
Students will write a report on a relevant topic of interest, demonstrating their knowledge and making recommendations for future public health delivery.
This module is taught using Active Blended Learning, whereby students will experience a wide range of learning opportunities, such as online sessions and activities, face to face classroom activities, case studies, group work.
How often do I have to attend university?
The module consists of six taught sessions, which usually take place on a Wednesday.
How will I be assessed?
Students are required to produce a 3,500 word report demonstrating that all the learning outcomes have been addressed.
Who can I contact for more information?
For further information about the content of this module, please contact the Module Leader, Fiona Pendleton: fiona.pendleton@northampton.ac.uk
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- Module costs: £945 per 20 credit module
Please contact Karen Edwards for further information about fees for this module.
For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- Module costs: £920 per 20 credit module
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