A pathway from foundations to application
This self-directed pathway organises public health into four connected stages. It is a subject exploration resource rather than an accredited programme specification. Work through the stages at a pace that allows time for reading, practice and reflection.
1. Epidemiology
Focus on epidemiology as a way to understand population health, prevention and the social conditions of wellbeing. Build a concise glossary, identify the central models and explain one idea without relying on specialist vocabulary.
Learning activity: select a published example related to epidemiology. Identify the question, evidence and conclusion. Reconstruct the reasoning and note one assumption that could change the result.
Portfolio evidence: write a short critical explanation of how epidemiology connects with biostatistics. Include an annotated diagram, worked example or source comparison where appropriate.
2. Biostatistics
Focus on biostatistics as a way to understand population health, prevention and the social conditions of wellbeing. Build a concise glossary, identify the central models and explain one idea without relying on specialist vocabulary.
Learning activity: select a published example related to biostatistics. Identify the question, evidence and conclusion. Reconstruct the reasoning and note one assumption that could change the result.
Portfolio evidence: write a short critical explanation of how biostatistics connects with health policy. Include an annotated diagram, worked example or source comparison where appropriate.
3. Health policy
Focus on health policy as a way to understand population health, prevention and the social conditions of wellbeing. Build a concise glossary, identify the central models and explain one idea without relying on specialist vocabulary.
Learning activity: select a published example related to health policy. Identify the question, evidence and conclusion. Reconstruct the reasoning and note one assumption that could change the result.
Portfolio evidence: write a short critical explanation of how health policy connects with health promotion. Include an annotated diagram, worked example or source comparison where appropriate.
4. Health promotion
Focus on health promotion as a way to understand population health, prevention and the social conditions of wellbeing. Build a concise glossary, identify the central models and explain one idea without relying on specialist vocabulary.
Learning activity: select a published example related to health promotion. Identify the question, evidence and conclusion. Reconstruct the reasoning and note one assumption that could change the result.
Portfolio evidence: write a short critical explanation of how health promotion connects with epidemiology. Include an annotated diagram, worked example or source comparison where appropriate.