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This module aims to enable you to critically appreciate the interdependencies between public health policy drivers (including epidemiological evidence and other public health intelligence information) and the varied dimensions of resultant health policy responses; critically explore the principles, practice and context of epidemiological research applications in public health policy and intervention contexts; critically evaluate aspects of the knowledge transfer process in relation to public health policy formation, including the creation, organisation, function and diffusion of public health responses.

LO1: Critically analyse the role of epidemiological technologies in examining trends and patterns in population health, and the local and global distribution of disease.
LO2: Critically debate the political, economic, social, technical, legal and environmental contexts for protecting health and preventing ill health locally, nationally and globally
LO3: Critically consider the complexities of public health intelligence and epidemiological knowledge transfer within the public health policy arena and appreciate the ethical, quality and governance implications in relation to data derived from public health investigation/surveillance data
LO4: Engage in critical reflection upon the progress of epidemiological learning development in relation to public health practice