BSc (Hons) Public Health

This course is designed to cater to the needs of people seeking career opportunities in the health sector in Myanmar or a South Asian country with a similar geopolitical arena. The course design recognises the increased complexities due to constant changes and technology in health services. Across the region, there is an enduring and growing demand for healthcare and the demands frequently outstrip the available resources. This presents challenges for health professionals in discharging their responsibility to meet public expectations for health outcome improvements. The course has been designed to be applicable and relevant to the wide spectrum of roles within public health irrespective of job titles, allegiances and sector (statutory or national/international/voluntary). The course has been developed to contribute towards building and shaping the public health workforce, nationally and internationally, by enabling entry to higher education for future and current public health practitioners and as a potential consequence, helping to facilitate workplace promotion within employment. Additionally, the provision of public health education at STIMU is directed towards the building of a workforce that will represent both an asset and a resource for local and national agencies. This course will also be a natural progression route to the MSc Public Health, which has already been established at STIMU.

The philosophy of the course is based upon the belief that adult learners learn more effectively when they are active in the learning process, rather than simply being passive recipients of knowledge. Assessment of learning is not simply about the recall of factual information but requires students to demonstrate critical thinking and evaluative skills. You will be supported in your learning through a variety of means, determined by your previous learning experiences. The School of Healthcare Practice is proud of the level and variety of support offered to students from within the Faculty and across the University.