MPH5313 Foundations of public health

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe and integrate the basic principles and tools of public health practice

2. 2

   Evaluate a range of behavioural, social and cultural, environmental and political determinants of health

3. 3

   Identify and appraise methods and application of disease prevention and control at a population level

4. 4

   Define the principles of evidence-based practice and assess their implementation across public health initiatives

5. 5

   Evaluate and adapt a range of approaches and strategies involved in public health including health promotion and health policy, and;

6. 6

   Analyse and articulate contemporary and emerging challenges in public health.