Public Health & Health Promotion - Tertiary Education Programme
This course aims to give you practical skills to work with a wide range of population groups in a wide range of settings about a wide range of health-related topics (e.g. mental health, physical activity, and the environment).
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
4 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Prospective students wishing to be accepted onto the programme must meet the following minimum entry criteria:
Leaving Certificate; 2H5 & 4O6/H7; English or Irish O6/H7; Mathematics O6/H7
or
Level 5 major award
or
Other qualifications equivalent to a major award at level 5 on the NFQ
Applications are welcome from individuals that do not meet the minimum entry requirement who are aged 23 years or over (at date of commencement of programme). Such an applicant will be assessed on their merits, taking into account their life experience, work or community experience, and recognition of prior learning.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the standard required of applicants is B2 (or equivalent) on Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Evidence of achievement of this standard is necessary for entry to the programme.
Our Unified Tertiary Programmes aim to encourage the participation and success of students from sections of society under-represented in higher education, by offering degree programmes at a local level. In the event of over subscription to the programmes, priority will be given to applicants who most demonstrate local need.
Careers / Further progression
Career opportunities for BSc (Hons) in Public Health & Health Promotion graduates include:
Youth or community worker
Health promotion and improvement officer
Workplace health promotion
Health promotion with specific groups, eg. homeless, older adult, young offenders, drug addicts
Health services (addiction, probation, schools health promotions)
Overseas development
Health screening & lifestyle counselling
Private health company
Physical activity promotion
Care settings – youth, elderly
Graduates from the BSc (hons) in Public Health and Health Promotion are qualified to access postgraduate programmes in these allied health disciplines:
Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapist
Nutritionist
Group facilitator
Health researcher
There are also opportunities for postgraduate research study in SETU Waterford in the health promotion field & in Social, Personal & Health Education (SPHE).
Further information
20 places
Applications for 2024/25 will be accepted through the Courses webpage (see application weblink) page from 1st February and will close late September 2024.
The BSc (Hons) in Public Health & Health Promotion is a full-time, four-year, honours degree course. It is approved by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education, which allows graduates to register as Accredited Public Health and Health Promotion Practitioners with diverse career opportunities in health services, industry, communities, charitable and voluntary organisations, working to improve the health and wellbeing of populations and individuals. This course aims to give you practical skills to work with a wide range of population groups in a wide range of settings about a wide range of health-related topics (e.g. mental health, physical activity, and the environment).
The degree will be delivered in a 1+3 model with students supported during Year 1 to make the transition to SETU Waterford to complete their studies.
Year 1: Students will undertake their studies in College of Further Education and Training Kilkenny (KCETB)
Years 2, 3 & 4: Students will undertake their studies in SETU (South East Technical University) Waterford Campus.
Accreditation and Embedded Awards
Certification, or a SETU “Embedded Award” at L6 will be offered to students who successfully complete Year 1, and who for whatever reason need to exit the programme. A SETU embedded award, is also available at the end of Year 2.
Year 1, Semester 1 (Mandatory)
Anatomy & Physiology 1
Care of Older Adult 1
Introduction to Healthcare Informatics
Learning to Learn
Principles of Health Promotion
Psychology for Health Care
Year 1, Semester 2 (Mandatory)
Anatomy & Physiology 2
Life Skills for Health & Wellbeing
Medical Surgery Care 1
Placement 1
Year 2, Semester 3 (Mandatory)
Health Promotion in Key Settings
Communication and Media Skills
Introduction to Epidemiology & Public Health
Nutrition: Energy & Macro-Nutrients
Sociology of Health
Basic Facilitation Skills for Health and Well-Being
Year 2, Semester 4 (Mandatory)
Active Citizenship
Health Screening
Introduction to Mental Health
Nutrition: Vitamins & Minerals
Introduction to Research Methods & Statistics
Year 3, Semester 5 (Mandatory)
Promoting Population Physical Activity
Promoting Health in Children and Young People
Equality and Inclusion
Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
Promoting Health in Older Adults
Workplace Health Promotion
Year 3, Semester 6 (Mandatory)
Motivational Interviewing
Workplace Health Promotion
Placement 2
Year 4, Semester 7 (Mandatory)
Dissertation 1
Public Health 1
Managing Health Promotion Campaigns
Applied Behaviour Change
Year 4, Semester 7 (Electives – Choose one)
Experiential Group Work for Health & Well-being*
Gender Specific Health Promotion*
Health Psychology*
Nutrition for Special Population Groups*
Technician Roles in Applied Health Care*
Year 4, Semester 8 (Mandatory)
Dissertation 2
Public Health 2
Environment and Health
Year 4, Semester 8 (Electives – Choose one)
Connected Health*
Youth Work and Youth At Risk*
Facilitation Skills for Health and Well-Being*
Workplace Health Promotion*
Disabilities & Advocacy*
Promoting Recovery in Mental Health Care*
* = elective module (subject to numbers applying)
Sarah Barron
AEO KCETB
QA Office
Bishop Birch Training Institute
Nuncio Rd
Kilkenny R95 D8HT
sarah.barron@kilkennycarlowetb.ie
087 7045272