PgCert Population Health

Program Overview

Population Health

Overview

This PgCert comprises of two modules at level 7: Principles of Public Health and Applied Public Health. It will facilitate health and social care professionals’ opportunities to develop a specific area of understanding in relation to population health.

Introduction

Population health is an approach aimed at improving the health of an entire population and reducing health inequalities, by applying effective interventions throughout the delivery of health and associated care. It is about optimally using the resources we have to improve the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of the whole population.

Course Details

• Duration: One year
• Attendance: Part-time
• Next Enrolment: September 2025

What You Will Learn

• Develop an understanding of the key determinants of health and an awareness of the social context of public health
• Apply theoretical concepts to reflect on experiences and explore current and future development as a practitioner
• Undertake a project linked to population health, primarily within the workplace
• Develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours to support population health initiatives within the workplace and specific area of practice

Modules

Principles of Public Health

• Develop an understanding of the key determinants of health and an awareness of the social context of public health
• Apply theoretical concepts to reflect on experiences and explore current and future development as a practitioner

Applying Population Health

• Undertake a project linked to population health, primarily within the workplace
• Develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours to support population health initiatives within the workplace and specific area of practice

Assessment

Principles of Public Health Module

• Evidence-based scenario & recommendations (50%, 1,500 words)
• Portfolio of reflective pieces (50%, 9 reflective pieces)

Applied Public Health Module

• Project report (50%, 2,000-3,000 words)
• Online presentation (50%, 10 minutes)

Requirements

Applicant Profile

• Relevant degree at level 2.2 or above within a health and social care topic
• Working in an appropriate practice-based role in health and social care, public sector, or public health-related role

Standard Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree: Relevant degree at level 2.2 or above within health and social care
• English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5

Alternative Entry Requirements

• Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £2,972 per year (2025/26)

Enrolment Dates

• September 2025
• September 2026

Student Information

• Terms and conditions
• UCAS information: Course ID B91MCL, Institution

Related Courses

• MSc Public Health

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