Core modules

• AHM 710

  PGDPH Research protocol 710

  Credits: 

  30.00
  Module content:
  

  A formal protocol for study that is feasible and suitable for submission to the ethics and postgraduate committees for an MPH mini-dissertation project.

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  Prerequisites	CDC 710, EHM 710, SCM 710, HCM 710, HME 710, PHM 710, HME 711 and HME 712
  Period of presentation	UPOnline Long Intake

• CDC 710

  Principles of disease prevention and control 710

  Credits: 

  10.00
  Module content:
  

  Students will be presented with an overview of health and disease followed by a set of tools for disease prevention and control. They will especially be encouraged to reflect on the importance of epidemiology and surveillance systems (for disease as well as health and for risk factors). They will be tasked with the application of these tools to the prevention and control of a number of important (for South Africa) health threats, both infectious and non-infectious. The scope will be all disease conditions including psychiatric, trauma, violence, etc in addition to the conventional inclusion of infectious diseases and diseases of lifestyle. There will be a link, too, to the concept of “implications for policy”.

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  Prerequisites	PHM 710
  Period of presentation	UPOnline Short Intake

• EHM 710

  Introduction to environmental health 710

  Credits: 

  10.00
  Module content:
  

  The principles of environmental health. The mechanisms behind the relationship between environmental exposures and the development of disease states. Environmental measures to prevent and control disease, both infectious and non-infectious diseases.

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  Prerequisites	PHM 710
  Period of presentation	UPOnline Short Intake

• HCM 710

  Principles of health policy and management 710

  Credits: 

  10.00
  Module content:
  

  The module provides introductory learning in Health Policy and Management, in a manner suitable for new managers or those who have not had formal management training, sufficient for you to undertake basic management tasks. Whatever field of public health a graduate enters they are likely to have to undertake some management responsibilities. This module aims to provide all graduates with the foundation of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in health policy and management that they will need.

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  Prerequisites	PHM 710
  Period of presentation	UPOnline Short Intake

• HME 710

  Introduction to research methodology 710

  Credits: 

  10.00
  Module content:
  

  This module introduces the student to the history, philosophy, aims and types of research. The role of theory, specific approaches, designs and methods employed in research are explained. The module includes background to research, choosing a topic, selecting methods and prepares the student for the process of writing a protocol.

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  Prerequisites	PHM 710
  Period of presentation	UPOnline Short Intake

• HME 711

  Epidemiology and Biostatistics I 711

  Credits: 

  15.00
  Module content:
  

  This module introduces students to thinking “epidemiologically” and the principles of epidemiology including applied epidemiology. The module introduces software for questionnaire design and data collection. Basic principles such as rates ratios and proportions are explained. Key study designs used in epidemiology include cross-sectional, cohort, case-control, ecological, randomised control trials and sub-groups are introduced. This module introduces students to the development and application of statistical reasoning and methods addressing, analysing, and solving problems in public health-, health care-, and biomedical, clinical-, and population-based research.

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  Prerequisites	PHM 710
  Period of presentation	UPOnline Short Intake

• HME 712

  Epidemiology and Biostatistics II 712

  Credits: 

  15.00
  Module content:
  

  This module introduces students to the application of epidemiology and the statistical procedures and analysis of the most commonly used statistical tests in the field of biostatistics.

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  Prerequisites	HME 711 and PHM 710
  Period of presentation	UPOnline Short Intake

• PHM 710

  Learning in public health 710

  Credits: 

  10.00
  Module content:
  

  The history and scope of public health. The importance of self-motivated deep learning as opposed to passive learning. Learning the value of group work. The use of the internet and the library to research areas of study. The writing of literature reviews and assignments. The avoidance of plagiarism. Improving English writing skills. Elements of human rights and public health ethics. Students will be given assignments involving a short literature search and applied writing practice. They will also learn how to use the internet and its information with discretion, and also how to use the UP on-line learning platforms.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	UPOnline Short Intake

• SCM 710

  Social determinants of health 710

  Credits: 

  10.00
  Module content:
  

  A range of factors that influence health from a social, environmental and economic basis; analysis of the determinants of health problems and related behaviours, their effect on the individual, community and the broader society. Health promotion approaches, strategies and actions to address social determinants. Planning, implementation and evaluation of public health interventions to address social determinants of health.

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  Prerequisites	PHM 710
  Period of presentation	UPOnline Short Intake

Annual Increase and Payment Information:

• Module pricing is subject to change at the start of each year without prior notice.
• UPOnline tuition fees will increase annually by approximately 5%.
• The annual increase applies from the March intake, which is the second intake of the year.
• If the programme fee is paid in full upfront, the student remains responsible for the difference between the initial
payment and the increased amount until programme completion. 
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