Puremeluan Major
Senior Lecturer in Public Health
level:PG;top_up:false;international:false;foundation:false;clearing:false;full_time:false;part_time:true;start_month:October, June;location:Waterside
Health Promotion and Behaviour Change
Key Facts
-
Module Code
PUHM007
-
Duration
One semester Part Time
-
£945 per 20 credits
-
Waterside
Updated 03/11/2025
Updated 03/11/2025
Overview
This Level 7, 20 credit course can be taken as a single module for continuing professional development or as part of our MSc Public Health course. You will develop knowledge of a range of concepts and theories which underpin health promotion and behaviour change. Students will also develop the skills needed to design, implement and evaluate effective health promotion strategies fit for the real world.
Highlights
- Build credits to use towards MSc Public Health
- Proactive approach to teaching and learning.
- Opportunity to design and deliver real-life health promotion workshops to schools.
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 will be delivered by a range of teaching methods such as core lectures, group work, online activities, use of case studies and directed learning approaches. Shared learning with other professionals will be a focus of this course and you will be encouraged to develop a critical evaluative approach to the knowledge which underpins present-day public health practice.
The content of this module includes:
- Global influences on health
- Models and approaches to behaviour change
- Social determinants of health
- Inequalities and vulnerable groups
- Approaches to improving the health status of individuals and groups through using behaviour change strategies
- Collaborative and partnership working in health promotion
- The role of media as a communication strategy
How often do I have to attend university?
Once a week, usually on a Monday.
How will I be assessed?
Students are required to design a health promotion poster and deliver a 40 minute oral presentation. Students are assessed based on their ability to address the module learning outcomes during the oral presentation.
Who can I contact for more information?
For further information about the content of this module, please contact the Module Leader, Yuba Raj Baral: yuba.rajbaral@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
Staff
Yuba Raj Baral
Lecturer in Public Health
