Explore public health concepts, disease control, epidemiology, and ethical principles in health systems.
Course Overview
Public health is central to the well-being of any population, and understanding its foundations helps improve lives on a larger scale. This course offers a focused exploration of public health’s essential elements, including principles, disease frequency, and epidemiological methods. It blends health system structures with insights into maternity, childbirth, and disease control—delivering a streamlined look at how health services function within a population framework.
You’ll also cover key measures used to assess disease trends and understand ethical responsibilities within public health contexts. Each module is carefully developed to support learners with relevant theory and applicable knowledge. By the end of this course, you'll have a well-rounded understanding of the systems and science that drive health outcomes in communities.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles and scope of modern public health.
- Identify key measures of disease and their applications.
- Describe the foundations and goals of epidemiology.
- Explain common disease control approaches and their benefits.
- Recognise ethical concerns in public health policy-making.
- Explore maternal and child health within population contexts.
Who is this Course For?
- Professionals interested in learning more about public health.
- Students preparing for a career in healthcare systems.
- Policy researchers focused on healthcare strategy and planning.
- NGO workers aiming to improve health programme delivery.
- Analysts seeking to understand health-related population data.
- Academic learners studying public health and epidemiology.
- Government staff involved in healthcare programme design.
- Journalists covering health, safety, and medical reporting.
Career Path
- Public Health Analyst – approx. £32,000/year
- Epidemiologist – approx. £39,000/year
- Health Policy Officer – approx. £35,000/year
- Healthcare Data Analyst – approx. £36,000/year
- Community Health Advisor – approx. £30,000/year
- Maternal Health Specialist – approx. £34,000/year
