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This module aims to enhance your knowledge and understanding in relation to the key principles and theories underpinning public health and how these apply to public health practice for health improvement. This will include an overview of the history of public health and the current theoretical frameworks. The principles of health needs assessment will be examined. The importance of public health policies as well as factors influencing the formulation of public health policies will be explored. Additionally, you will critically explore the impact of social determinants of health and wellbeing and reflect upon the extent to which public health practice is evidence based.

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

LO1: Critically analyse and evaluate theoretical frameworks and principles in relation to a range of public health issues
LO2: Critically evaluate the impact of social determinants on health and wellbeing and the implementation of public health policy and reflect on the extent to which public health practice is evidence based
LO3: Critically analyse and evaluate the application of the principles of health needs assessment to public health practice
LO4: Distinguish between different health promotion strategies and justify their application to public health practice at the individual and population level