Program Overview

University of Essex Online Programs

The University of Essex Online offers a range of programs for students looking to further their education. Below are the details of the programs available.

Program List

• Advanced Object-Oriented Design and Programming
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 13 weeks
• Applied Forensic Psychology
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 13 weeks
• Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in the Management of Disease
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 13 weeks
• BA (Hons) Business and Management
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years
• BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up)
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 16 months
• BA (Hons) Business and Marketing
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years
• BSc (Hons) Business and Computing
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years
• BSc (Hons) Business Psychology
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years
• BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years

Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in the Management of Disease

Overview

The Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in the Management of Disease online professional course is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of how physiology, pathology, and pharmacology link to disease, as well as the underlying mechanisms that cause disease.

Course Structure

The course covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Definitions of key sciences dedicated to understanding causes and manifestations of disease
• Signs and symptoms of disease (clinical manifestations)
• Common principles of pathophysiology
• Stages of disease (e.g., acute, chronic, acute on chronic)
• Basic overview of immune systems (e.g., innate, specific)
• Stages of preventing disease (e.g., primary, secondary, tertiary)
• Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
• Modes of drug administration (e.g., oral, parenteral)
• Regulatory principles in the dispensation of therapeutic agents
• Recording and communicating the use of therapeutic agents
• Examples of commonly used therapeutic agents (e.g., anti-inflammatory agents, antibiotics, antihypertensives)
• Warning signs (e.g., cautions, contra-indications, interactions, and idiosyncratic reactions)

Learning and Assessments

Teaching Methods

The course is delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) and includes:

• Multimedia lecturecasts
• Discussion forums
• Live Q&A sessions with tutors
• A comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journals
• Support from academic staff and a dedicated Student Support team

Assessment Methods

Students are assessed exclusively through assignments, including:

• Assessed discussion forums
• Written assignments
• Journal entries

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications or experience are necessary. However, a high proficiency in English is required, equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5.

Fees and Funding

The full tuition fee for the course is ｣1,386 (UK) or ｣1,455 (International). A 10% alumni discount is available for previous graduates of the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.

Graduation

Upon completion of the course, students have the opportunity to study one of the university's popular postgraduate health courses, including:

• PG Cert Infection Control
• PG Dip Infection Control
• MSc Infection Control
• PG Cert Public Health
• PG Dip Public Health
• MPH Master of Public Health