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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Essex Online
Online
OCT-25
8 Months
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University of Essex Online
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Overview
Do you want to gain a better understanding of public health? Are you keen to understand how you can improve the public health issues in your sector? Then our short online Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health could be the starting point you are looking for.
Through our course youll be able to learn how to assess the health needs of your own workplace. Youll also be able to develop skills in priority setting and understand the theory and evidence of promoting public health.
If you are looking to study a qualification that will help your progress in your chosen career then this course will develop your knowledge and skills to progress.
Throughout this course, youll explore a broad range of topics including:
Upon completion of your PG Cert Public Health,?we offer the opportunity for you to progress on to study for a PG Dip?Public Health (120 credits) or a Master of?Public Health (MPH) (180 credits).
Teaching methods
Studying online gives you the freedom to study when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or anywhere else you have internet access.
Our courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means you will have access to your study materials 24/7, including:
To ensure you receive the support you need from your tutor, we cap our class sizes at 20 students.
Assessment methods
Rather than fretting about exams, you will be assessed exclusively through assignments. This can be by engaging in discussion forums throughout your modules, completing reflective journal entries, or by submitting longer written pieces.
We are committed to providing frequent and transparent feedback through the following ways:
Career prospects
As an MPH graduate, together with your previous experience, knowledge, skills and training, you will be well prepared to enter an array of roles in professions revolving around public health.?Roles you could look at applying for include: Public Health Assistant, Officer or Manager, Health Communication Officer, Health Visitor, Public Health Consultant plus many more.
In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Cert Public Health, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum: an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification.
Students living in
Domestic
£520 month
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fees is for (2024-25) year. There maybe slight increase in 2025 year.
£544 month
Students from EU
The mentioned fees is for (2024-25) year. There maybe slight increase in 2025 year.
£544 month
Students from International
The mentioned fees is for (2024-25) year. There maybe slight increase in 2025 year.
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