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Individual, Community and Population Health

Key Facts

  • Duration

    Module runs over a period of 12 weeks (6 taught days) with assessments to follow

  • Level

    PostgraduatePG

  • Starting

    October

    OCT

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CPD ENQUIRIES

CPD@northampton.ac.uk

Updated 15/09/2026

Overview


This module prepares practitioners for working within public health settings, through developing critical awareness and problem solving skills, to address inequalities / inequities or gaps affecting health needs for individuals, communities and populations and design an appropriate intervention to empower a target population to improve their health and wellbeing.

Highlights


  • Complete as a standalone module (NURM133) or as part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Public Health Nursing.
  • Module is delivered with 6 face to face teaching days and tutorial support.
  • Module is delivered by experienced academics, practitioners with input from service users.
  • Provides opportunities for professional development and academic study at masters level

Entry Requirements


  • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher (or international equivalent).
  • English Language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other band (see our IELTS page)

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What You'll Learn


This module contains 6 taught days delivered at Waterside campus over a period of 12-13 weeks with opportunities for tutorial support.

Fees and Funding


2026/27 Tuition Fees

Staff


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Placeholder image for Tracey Ali, Senior Lecturer - Leadership in Health & Social Care
Tracey Ali

Senior Lecturer - Leadership in Health & Social Care

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Debbie Kilsby

Senior Lecturer in Specialist Community Public Health

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