Credit bearing module Communicable Diseases and Public Health
Explore how health is shaped across populations and communities, developing insight into prevention and wellbeing.
Key facts
- Level
- Continuing professional development (CPD)
- Academic level
- 7
- Academic credits
- 20
- School
- Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Application deadline
- 1 April (for a May start)
About this course
This practice-focused module will enable you to develop a sound knowledge and understanding of the complexity of communicable diseases in the context of Public Health. It is applicable for students working in all healthcare settings. We will examine the history, causes and epidemiology of communicable diseases from a broad public health perspective.
Associated morbidity and mortality, nationally, internationally and globally will be considered together with trends in established and emerging infections. Methods to prevent and control infection will be explored including outbreak management, using surveillance, screening and vaccination strategies. You will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge and understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of public health practice.
You will be assessed 100% through coursework. The module may be taken as a standalone module over 6 weeks or as part over a programme of study.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You must be from a healthcare background and have support from a manager to undertake this module of study.
Fees and funding
Fees
| Fee types | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Home distance learning | £1,000 per single module, where taken as part of an award-bearing course the module fee is £1,260 |
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
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Learning and assessment
Assessment
100% coursework.
How to apply
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
If you wish to take this as a standalone module then you can apply to be a postgraduate associate student using our online application portal. You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application.
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