International Public Health Policy Project (U03851)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HEA-3-IPHPP

The IPHP project aims to allow students to gain specialised knowledge of a key contemporary issue in international public health policy and to develop transferable research, project management, and written communication skills. Students will choose the topic of their International Public Health Policy project by the end of Block 1, Semester 1. A list of potential topics and supervisors will be provided however if students wish to address a particular topic of personal interest, this will be accommodated if feasible. Projects will usually involve a literature review, policy analysis, and/or analysis of secondary data. The project will be assessed by means of a scientific dissertation to be submitted in April/May.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

International Public Health Policy, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Additional Class Information : The project will be undertaken over the full academic year. Students can expect aroun 5 (maximum 8) one to one meetings with their project supervisor over the course of the academic year.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Completion of the project will help students develop their skills in:
- Defining a specific research question.
- Identifying and critically appraising relevant existing literature.
- Determining an appropriate research methodology.
- Completing a planned study within a pre-determined time scale.
- Reflecting on the implications of research findings.
- Written presentation of research findings.
Working effectively under an appropriate level of supervision.