Public Health within Allied Health Professions (Level 7, 15 credits)
Part-time
One semester
January 2025
In a nutshell
This single module is designed to enhance the practice of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in terms of their understanding and use of public health concepts. This module will explore models of partnership working and the importance of working collaboratively to improve the health of the public. This module will critically evaluate a range of core concepts, theories and frameworks which are fundamental to understanding how public health can be integrated into the work of allied health professionals. This module will be online delivery through 6 lectures during a set day in the morning and then also 5 evening masterclasses. As well as work-based directed learning.
Please note, you are can study this module as a stand alone course or as part of the MSc Public Health.
All about the course
This module will explore models of partnerships and the importance of working collaboratively to improve the health of the public.
The University of Salford’s School of Health and Society is an institutional member of the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER).
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
The School of Health and Society
The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact.
Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.
What about after uni?
You will develop a better understanding about how you can integrate public health elements into your practice as an allied health professional, which will have a direct impact on your employability.
Career Links
Lecturers on the MSc Public Health have close links with a range of national and international agencies and community partnership, most through research, with an ‘applied’ focus. Examples of these links include: The World Health Organisation’s Collaborating centre for Research in Oral Health in Deprived Communities; The Royal Society for Public Health; The NHS; Department of Health; Strategic Health Authority; and The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE).
The benefits of these links to students include: research informed teaching; a strong applied focus to the programme; the opportunity to engage with key public health professionals and practitioners; and access to an exciting seminar series, including speakers of international renown.
What you need to know
Previous study and experience
An Honours degree – normally 2.2 or above, preferably in a health related subject.
An equivalent academic or professional qualification from the UK or elsewhere.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.
Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
How Much?
| Type of study | Year | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time | 2025/26 | £765 per 15 credit module |
Additional costs
You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.