Health Promotion in Nursing Practice
Credit bearing module
Key facts
Course code
CPD6012
Start dates
September 2027
Application deadline
1st August 2027
Location
Course length
Part time: One semester
School(s)
Academic level
6
Academic credits
15
More details
Applicants must be qualified healthcare professionals with a minimum of one year of relevant clinical experience.
Overview
This Level 6 module will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to promote health and wellbeing within nursing practice. You will explore behaviour change theories, communication approaches, public health frameworks, and the wider factors that influence health, including health inequalities and cultural competence.
Through evidence-based learning, you will develop the skills to design, implement, and evaluate person-centred health promotion interventions. You will also examine current UK public health priorities and how policy influences health promotion within contemporary healthcare settings.
How to apply
Entry requirements
You must be a qualified health care professional with a minimum of one year of relevant clinical experience.
This course is not available to international students who require a student sponsor to study in the UK.
Terms and conditions of enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Application process
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application.
Tuition fees
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
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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Financial support and scholarships
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.
Learning and assessment
You will learn through face-to-face seminars focused on the key concepts and practical application of health promotion in nursing practice. Through case studies, public health data, and collaborative activities, you will develop your understanding of health promotion theory, evidence-based practice, and current public health priorities.
You will be encouraged to apply theory, policy, evidence, and ethical principles to real-world healthcare scenarios while developing your digital literacy through online learning resources and discussion forums. Assessment is through an individual poster presentation in which you will develop and present a health promotion intervention proposal.
Learning and teaching
All classes are delivered on at Headington Campus on Semester 1
Students learn through taught seminars , guided activities and independent study).
Module staff and specialist experts facilitate learning and assessment preparation.
Learning materials are available through the University's Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle).
Topics Covered
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Introduction to Health Promotion
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Health Promotion Theories
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Cultural Competence and Inclusive Practice
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UK Public Health Frameworks and Priorities
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Evidence-Based Health Promotion
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Health Promotion in Clinical Practice
Assessment
Assessment methods used on this course
Health Promotion Intervention Proposal: students present a health promotion intervention of their choice, drawing on theory, policy, determinants of health, cultural considerations and ethical principles relevant to nursing practice. Duration: 25 minutes. Weighting: 100%.
Programme changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been
published on the website. For more information, please visit our
changes to programmes page.