Certificate in Higher Education Public Health – Level 4 Entry
A one-year, full-time Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education covering public health, health and social care, and the factors that shape health and wellbeing. The course may suit learners returning to study who want to develop academic skills and explore public health, digital health, healthcare communication and collaborative working.
About this course
This Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education introduces public health through the social, environmental and behavioural factors that influence health and wellbeing. It considers contemporary health issues, health and lifestyle choices, and the ways services and professionals can respond to different population needs.
You will develop academic, critical-thinking and research skills alongside communication skills for healthcare settings. The course also explores collaborative working in inter-professional teams, sociological perspectives on health, and the growing role of digital health.
Environmental influences are considered through green health, including the relationship between environments, lifestyles and wellbeing. The certificate may be a suitable starting point for adults returning to education who want to build a foundation for further study in public health or related health subjects.
What you will study
Modules include:
• Introducing Academic Skills • Contemporary Health & Lifestyles • Communication & Digital Health • Collaborative Working in Health • Sociology of Health & Wellbeing • Environment & Green Health
Topics include contemporary health issues, social factors affecting wellbeing, lifestyle and environmental impacts on health, healthcare communication, research skills and inter-professional collaboration.
Modules
Level 4 Trimester 1
- Introducing Academic Skills
- Contemporary Health & Lifestyles
Level 4 Trimester 2
- Communication & Digital Health
- Collaborative Working in Health
Level 4 Trimester 3
- Sociology of Health & Wellbeing
- Environment & Green Health
Entry requirements
For the Cert HE leading to BSc (Hons) Public Health, BSc (Hons) Health & Lifestyle Science, or BSc (Hons) Mental Health & Wellbeing, applicants need 112 UCAS points.
For the Cert HE leading to the BSc (Hons) Public Health and Business Management route, applicants need 112 UCAS points or A-levels at BBC, plus five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, Maths and Science, or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants without standard qualifications may be considered where they have substantial relevant work experience, can pass examinations, provide an independent employment reference, and have a reasonable command of English.
English language requirements
For entry at Level 4 or above, applicants need English at CEFR Level B2, demonstrated through an independent external examination.
Careers
This course may support progression into further study or roles in health and social care.
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