Public Health and Health Promotion (Part-time)

Reflecting the diverse nature of public health and health promotion, this Public Health and Health Promotion (Part-time) course from Bangor University, has been designed to accommodate the learning needs of individuals from a wide range of occupational backgrounds. 

Course attendees focus on developing the knowledge and skills required for improving the health and well-being of culturally diverse individuals and populations, through: the promotion of health and prevention of diseases; the development of skills to lead and manage change; and, the assessment, planning and evaluation of policy and practice interventions.

Public Health and Health Promotion (Part-time) course from Bangor University , content focuses on the factors that underpin public health and health promotion, epidemiology, health economics, research, and the social and behavioural sciences.

Careers

There are numerous career options for those who have a grounding in public health and health promotion. Former students have gained employment in fields such as community development, health economics, health education, health promotion, higher education, economic development, environmental health, health promotion/health improvement, leadership and planning, nutrition, public health, research, training, and youth engagement.

These roles are in a variety of settings including non-governmental organisations, public and government services, and the voluntary sectors. Although the rolesand settings are varied, all have a focus on the protection and improvement of the health of whole populations.

Courses included:

• Health Economics

• Legal and Ethical Concepts

• Work based learning

• Leadership in Context

• Best Practice and Behaviour

• Global Health