Health in Society
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHRS1014 | Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences | 1 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- PHRS1014
- School
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This course will focus on
• Health in specific populations
• Epidemiology
• Global burden
• Life-course health (birth to death)
Target Students
Only available to BSc Physiotherapy and BSc Sport Rehabilitation students in Year 1.
Classes
Teaching via a variety of methods including seminars, lectures
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: 3,000 word written report
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To understand the foundational principles of public and population health, epidemiology, and the global health burden.Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health approach to different populations
Demonstrate an awareness of ethical considerations of diverse populations
Identify barriers to healthy behaviours.
Define determinants of health
Demonstrate an understanding of public health and policy
Summarise contemporary research relating to specific populations
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.