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PM-344
Capstone Project
The aim of this module is to provide a capstone experience to students¿ learning, through participating in their own enquiry-based research project, with guidance from an academic supervisor. The project may be laboratory or non-laboratory based, but it will always involve a research question that is drawn from the literature, and focused on a topic relevant to the life sciences. It will ask a research question and involve the critical analysis of research findings. Students will refine their oral and written communication skills to a graduate level through an oral presentation and dissertation on their research findings and conclusions.
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PM-369
Mental Health Literacy
Reports of mental health issues are growing rapidly across the globe. It is within this context that Mental Health Literacy (MHL) has evolved as a distinct component of Health Promotion. MHL focuses on understanding how to obtain and maintain positive mental health; understanding mental disorders and their treatments; decreasing stigma related to mental disorders; and, enhancing help-seeking efficacy (i.e. knowing when and where to seek help and developing competencies designed to improve one¿s mental health care and self-management capabilities). Mental Health Literacy is fundamental to improving a person¿s mental health outcomes, decreasing health inequities in populations, reducing the burden on health and social care services, and to aid the development of preventative, proactive health policy. Mental health literacy is also an important empowerment tool as it increases people¿s resilience and control over their mental health and increases confidence in help-seeking behaviour. For students wishing to pursue careers in medicine or healthcare, an enhanced awareness of Mental Health Literacy will be beneficial for their own mental health, and that of their patients, family, friends, carers and co-workers.
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PM-370
Global Health
This module enables students to develop a global perspective on population health and recognise emerging and re-emerging population health issues that are paramount in High Income Countries (HICs) and Low to Middle Income Countries (LMICs). The module takes a multidisciplinary perspective, and integrates new ideas, theories and empirical evidence from population health, medicine, demography, epidemiology and social sciences in order to examine specific population health problems as they relate to pandemics, natural disasters, conflict, poverty and sustainable population growth. It considers the political, economic and social dimensions of global health problems, and their influences on health outcomes and health services. Analysis of these topics will centre around the strategies of the UN Millennium Development Goals and the post-2015 development agenda (i.e. UN Sustainable Development Goals).
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PUP701
Lifecourse Perspectives and Nutrition
Nutrition plays a powerful role in shaping public health, from early development to healthy ageing. This module takes you on a journey through the life course, exploring how diet, environment, and behaviour interact to influence health outcomes at every stage of life. You¿ll dive into key nutritional concepts like dietary patterns, malnutrition, and nutritional assessment, and discover how these factors impact individuals and populations alike.
You¿ll investigate how nutrition affects both communicable and non-communicable diseases, with a spotlight on obesity and other chronic conditions. The module encourages you to think critically about the social, environmental, and biological determinants of health, and how they vary across local, national, and global contexts. With a strong emphasis on prevention and health promotion, you¿ll explore evidence-based strategies that support healthier communities.
Designed for future public health leaders and health promotion specialists, this module helps you build practical skills in policy analysis, programme planning, and evaluation. You¿ll engage with current research and public health frameworks to develop a deeper understanding of how nutrition can be leveraged to improve health outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference in population health, this module offers the tools and insight to help you lead that change.
