Programme Specification for Health Promotion, Health Services Management and Public Health (Major, Joint and Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why Study Health as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
You can study subjects in health for interest as well as career progression - perhaps even for both. All three programmes draw on the changing health agenda. Health is the largest employer in the UK and the government is committed to expanding the service over the next few years. Many students are attracted to programmes in this area because of a personal interest in health issues.
Health Promotion
There is increasing interest in the area of health promotion from the NHS, media and international organisations such as the World Health Organisation. This degree encompasses these current debates from a range of academic disciplines and perspectives such as sociology, social policy research, cultural studies, environmental studies and psychology.
The Health Promotion course examines health inequalities and includes social and cultural influences as well as more personal and individual factors which contribute to health levels.
Health Services Management
This programme looks at management theory in the context of healthcare delivery. You will receive an introduction to management in the NHS, and will develop excellent management and interpersonal skills. The programme provides students with an opportunity to explore how healthcare is organised and delivered, in both a local and an international context.
The programme begins with studies in health, management, research and policy in year 1, followed by the essential principles of healthcare management, research, service evaluation and service quality in year 2, and considers more advanced concepts of service redesign, change management, finance, and leadership in Year 3.
Public Health
The Public Health degree provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify population health needs and to develop policies and actions to improve public health. This includes investigation of the social, political, economic, environmental, historical and cultural influences on public health. Skills in the areas of health research, evidence-based practice, epidemiology, policy-based approaches and health promotion will be developed.
The programme of Public Health seeks to recognise the importance of creating and supporting social, physical and cultural environments for health.
What will I study?
Your selection of a programme i.e. Health Services Management, Health Promotion or Public Health will offer you a number of pre-selected units to reflect your interest. There are other themes which run through the programme i.e. research. Evaluating the impact of a particular health programmes will produce a more effective health service. Research is therefore an important health skill. Developing yourself is a strong theme of the programme - being able to secure job skills e.g. communication, working with others and IT familiarity will be part of your personal development.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Health Promotion, Health Services Management and Public Health.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Health?
The National Health Service employs over one million people. There are many career opportunities within such a large organisation. Traditional skill profiles are now being examined within the NHS to see if they best meet patients needs. The Government is planning to greatly expand the NHS and first line health workers will have an important part in this expansion. In addition to the NHS there is a growing pattern of care with the voluntary and private sector.
Will I be eligible for any Professional Exemptions?
The Health Services Management Degree is recognised by the "Institute for Healthcare Management" and offers student membership as well as full membership on passing the degree.
What can I combine with Health?
Popular combinations with Health Promotion, Health Services Management and Public Health include:
- Biochemistry with Health Promotion (C7B9)
- Health Promotion with Sports Development (B9C6)
- Health Promotion with Cultural Studies (B9LP)
- Business Information Systems/Health Services Management (GB59)
- Early Childhood Studies/Health Services Management (XN32)
- Health Services Management with Public Health (B991)
- Public Health with Psychosocial Studies (B9CB)
- Youth & Community Work with Health Services Management (L5N2)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Health programmes available
For further information on the range of Health programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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