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Module

BMD2015 : Introduction to Population and Public Health (Inactive)

  • Inactive for Year: 2025/26
  • Module Leader(s): Professor Mark Pearce
  • Co-Module Leader: Dr Andrew Kingston
  • Lecturer: Dr Ashleigh Kernohan, Dr Courtney McNamara, Dr Shelina Visram
  • Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 2 Credit Value: 20
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

The aim of this module is to;

Provide students with an introduction to population and public health and the broad range of topics and methodologies used in public health research and their importance/value to society.

Outline Of Syllabus

Introductory topics covered by this module include:


The importance of public health research

Epidemiology

Qualitative research

Health economics

Introduction to Evidence synthesis

Introduction to Public health interventions

Health inequalities


The above topics will also be explored in disease specific sessions.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture201:0020:00Lectures, including interactive components
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching21:002:00Discussion based seminar sessions
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesWorkshops12:002:00Preparation of assessment session
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study1761:00176:00Includes: Assessment preparation and completion, Directed research and reading, Skills practice, Reflective learning activity and Student-led group activity
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Lectures will be taught sessions which consists largely of the exposition of theory, themes, methodologies and techniques. These will form the basis of a student’s understanding of the principles of public health research. Guidance on producing posters will also be provided in lectures.



Seminars / Small group teaching will encourage contextualisation of taught material through discussion, Q&As, data interpretation and problem-solving. Small group teaching provides support for students in their preparation for the assessment format.



Workshops will provide skills training and potentially assessment guidance. Workshops foster active learning, collaboration, and critical thinking. It bridges theory and practice by engaging students in problem-solving, discussions, and hands-on activities, enhancing understanding and retention while developing teamwork and communication skills. 



Independent study will allow students to extend their knowledge and prepare for assessments through consolidation of module content, reading of books, journal articles and other recommended references.

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Poster2M60Poster on a topic of their choice, related to the disease specific lectures, covering a public health aspect.
Written exercise2M40Executive summary (max 1000 words) on their proposed poster topic
Formative Assessments

Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.

Description Semester When Set Comment
Written exercise2MPoster critique - 500 word critique of 4-5 poster designs
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The poster topic suggestion and poster will assess a student’s ability to consolidate and integrate the knowledge and understanding of a public health/disease topic via a visually appealing platform. Digital and media literacy, planning and organisation and written/media communication skills are also assessed by the poster.



The poster critique will provide the students with an opportunity to consolidate their understanding of a subject area and demonstrate critical thinking. Feedback will help improve students’ media communication skills for future assessments.

Reading Lists

Timetable