‘Measuring Population Health’ will introduce you to definitions and measurement of outcomes used in population health research. The measures will...

‘Measuring Population Health’ will introduce you to definitions and measurement of outcomes used in population health research. The measures will be explored by theme with reference to specific datasets, applied research, social and biological determinants and healthcare interventions and public health policy.

The module aims to introduce you to concepts and measures in population health, explain how these measures are used to explore sub-group differences in population health, and to provide an understanding of the application of population health research in public health research and policy. After completing this module, you should specifically be able to:

1. Recognise widely used secondary datasets and measures used in population health research.
2. Evaluate a wide range of population health resources including academic journals, online data repositories and public health information.
3. Present and interpret analysis of population health data in a written report and oral discussions.

This is an introductory core module for Year 1 students on the BSc Population Health Sciences programme. The module is also open to UCL elective students from other departments. Spaces are limited and places are allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis on Portico.

Module Lead is Dr Linda Ng Fat

Selected Reading List

Measuring Health. A review of quality of life measurement scales (3rd ed.)(2006) Bowling A. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
	Measuring Health and Wellbeing (2013) Harvery J and Taylor V. London: Sage.
	Measuring health: a guide to rating scales and questionnaires - Chapter 2 (2006) McDowell I. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

‘Effective Research Practice’ is a module designed to equip you with the skills to work as a professional researcher within appropriate ethical and...

‘Effective Research Practice’ is a module designed to equip you with the skills to work as a professional researcher within appropriate ethical and regulatory frameworks. The focus of the module will be on developing practical skills (written and presentation), learning how to identify and critically appraise research literature, and understanding legal and ethical obligations.

By the end of the module you will have improved a variety of skills and have improved your understanding on specific topics:


	Academic Writing Skills (including Referencing)
	
	
	Critical Appraisal Skills: Theory and Practice
	
	
	Writing Effective Grant Applications
	
	
	Delivering Effective Presentations
	
	
	Research Ethics (research governance and ethics including practical approach to obtaining ethics, as well as good clinical practice)
	
	
	Legal and Statutory Obligations in Health Psychology
	
This module is compulsory for all students enrolled on the MSc Health Psychology. Spaces are limited to 60.

Apart from attending lectures, you will also have the opportunity to practice an interview for a position in this field of research. Additionally, there will be a lecture specifically dedicated to careers perspectives.