School of Health modules

Module overview: This module introduces students to the mechanisms underpinning normal physiological function in the healthy human body.  The role of the nervous system and the endocrine system in the control of homeostasis will be introduced prior to consideration of the operation of key physiological systems in the body including the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system and renal system.  Teaching will be delivered as a series of lectures, laboratory practicals and interactive tutorials.

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: To give students an understanding of the chemistry of biological macromolecules and how this relates to function.

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 10
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: To study the principles upon which the Science of Nutrition is based including requirements for nutrients and their role in maintaining health. This module provides an opportunity to explore the nutritional and physiological requirements of identifiable groups throughout the lifespan and consider factors that influence eating habits. Primary and secondary nutrition prevention strategies are considered with a focus on the role of media.

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 30
• Pre-requisites: Only for students studying a full year's Exchange Programme
• Module semester: Spans semester 1 and 2

Module overview: This introductory module will provide students with an understanding of the sociological and psychological concepts underpinning health and illness.  In addition, the module will introduce the concept, theory and practice of health promotion and introduce you to basic nutrition related research principles and statistics.

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester2

Module overview: This module was developed to allow students the opportunity to further enhance their research knowledge and application, data handling and data manipulation skills. Students are also introduced to the concept of critical evaluation and its importance when evaluating scientific research papers in relation to nutrition and dietetics.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Only for students studying a full year's Exchange Programme
• Module semester: Spans semester 1 and 2

Module overview: This module will provides students with an overview of food supply, the corresponding nutrition issues and the underpinning links between policy and health. It enables students to critique nutritional issues while mindful of the external factors which can impact on nutritional health.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module enables students to explore in depth the theory and principles underpinning Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The module content will focus on integration of clinical science, food and nutritional science which informs human nutrition and nutritional requirements together with the sociological and psychological factors that influence food and health. Alongside theory students will further develop skills to critically evaluate and integrate current research so developing a critical and evidenced based approach to nutrition topics studied in the module. Finally, students participate in practical sessions to develop practice skills to support nutrition assessment and application of learning in the workplace.

• Level: 7
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module aims to provide the theoretical foundation and practical skills required to complete small scale research with the Research and Practice Development module. It will focus on writing a research proposal, how to conduct research and how to analyse health-related data prior to undertaking the Research and Practice Development 40 credit module.  Formal recognition and confirmation of the marks awarded for the Research Methods for Nutrition module will be confirmed at the Exam Committee at the end of semester 1 of a student’s first/second year for full-time and part-time students respectively.

• Level: 7
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

• Level: Various
• Module credit points: Various
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Various

Module overview: Provides an introduction to environmental science and global environmental issues, with particular reference to the science underpinning the control of air, noise and water pollution.

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Suitable only for students completing a full year in Leeds
• Module semester: Semester 1 and 2

Module overview: This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of food hazards - microbiological, physical and chemical, the effects and controls in the food industry from raw materials to point of consumption.  The module explains the spread of disease and the causes of food poisoning. The module covers the various ways of preventing contamination and spoilage and studies the principles and methods of preservation.

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Suitable only for students completing a full year in Leeds
• Module semester: Semester 1 and 2

Module overview: This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of history of housing, the relevance of politics within housing, housing terminology and housing construction techniques. The module explains the history which leads to the formation of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). It covers the role Environmental Health Practitioners engage within Housing across England. The module covers foundation construction principles, basic surveying, hazard identification and various ways of preventing ill health across housing.

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: To examine the development of Health and Safety Law. To investigate and explore the development of Health and Safety within the Societal and Regulatory Framework.

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: To introduce students to the skills required by an Environmental Health or Health and Safety Practitioner and the techniques and resources that will allow them to take control of their own learning. Students will learn skills to allow them to:

• Prioritise workload
• Set realistic goals
• Monitor and evaluate their personal and academic progress
• Reflect on that progress
• Put into place action plans that will ensure the achievement of goals

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This introductory module will provide students with an understanding of the sociological and psychological concepts underpinning health and illness.

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module will explore the environmental and public health impacts of human activity, with particular reference to those caused by business, and will consider how these impacts may be controlled through the application of appropriate legal, technical and organisational solutions.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Suitable for only for students completing a full year in Leeds
• Module semester: Semester 1 and 2

Module overview: To develop student’s knowledge of how Health and Safety Legislation is applied in the workplace, and develop knowledge of the work based practice that supports the application of the legislative requirements.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: Supports the development of the knowledge and skills required to enable students to carry out a research project at Level 6, including the formulation of a viable research proposal.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Suitable for only for students completing a full year in Leeds
• Module semester: Semester 1 and 2

Module overview: To develop knowledge of the common types of hazards, the risk assessment process, control measures required to reduce hazards and practice skills in the completion of different types of risk assessment for the identified hazards.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: Explores the theoretical, technical and legal principles underpinning policies and strategies for controlling the impact of pollution on the environment and public health.  

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module will introduce the student to the range, scope and complexity of the different management functions within the organisational context and required elements of control.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module will introduce the student to the important concepts of personal self-development and life-long learning.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: To give the student an understanding and an introduction into the world of Toxicology. To outline basic human body functions and how the human body operates. To introduce the student to the variety of adverse ill health effects that poor work can cause.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module examines the science of workplaces. The module investigates the importance of fitting the workplace to the employee and examines the worker workplace interaction.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The aim of the module is to equip the student with a critical understanding and knowledge of the hazards and the various methods involved in controlling mechanical and human risks.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: The module will allow the student to gain a deeper insight into the reality of managing Health and Safety in industry. The study of managing health and safety in high hazard level industries will enable the student to gain an understanding of the need for dynamic risk assessment techniques where high hazard levels are the norm. The module will also explain to students why the typology of activity is considered with respect to worker training, hazard awareness, and safe work practice.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: The module introduces students to the historical development of social work, with reference to the contemporary role, values and theories that underpin social work practice.

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Only open to KS Munich students
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module equips students with knowledge concerning physical, psychological and psycho-social development across the life course. Students gain understanding of these perspectives in the political, cultural and economic context within which social work occurs.

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Only open to KS Munich students
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module is designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of key methods, approaches and evidence based practice within contemporary social work. The module introduces students to the underpinning research and theory that informs a range of approaches and methods of intervention in best social work practice. Students have the opportunity to analyse the applicability of the identified methods of intervention within a range of social work contexts and across different service user groups.  The module invites students to consider their role within the context of agency policy and legislative framework and the relevance this has on social work interventions.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Only open to KS Munich students
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: The module examines and establishes an understanding of politics in its widest sense. We examine how politics impacts on everyday life and seek to gain an understanding of how globalisation affects and shapes political organisations and this impact on young people, families and their communities. 

• Level: 4
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Only open to KS Munich students
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module enables students to identify, analyse and apply a range of theoretical approaches within youth and community work and to engage with a critical analysis of the historical and ideological debates that influence its practices.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Only open to KS Munich students
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module aims to develop critical awareness and promote better understanding of the socially complex issues practitioners face within community practice. The module aims to create a space where key contemporary debates within youth, social care, justice, recovery and family services can be explored in an academic, critical and informed manner.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Only open to KS Munich students
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module develops students’ awareness of models and creative approaches used in engaging individuals and groups through drama and creative arts. It enables students to develop creative ways of working around a range of issues.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Only open to KS Munich students. There is a maximum number of students on this option module so need to check availability.
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module develops students’ awareness of models and approaches used working in the outdoors with young people, with a particular focus on the relevance of outdoor activities for use in a youth work setting. It enables students to develop creative ways of working with young people in outdoor settings.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Only open to KS Munich students. There is a maximum number of students on this option module so need to check availability.
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: The module provides an introduction to health promotion and public health. It forefronts a range of key (threshold) concepts that are foundational to health promotion and public health. In addition to developing discipline specific and contextual knowledge students develop a set of generic core skills including critical analysis and synthesis, critical reflection and group work.

• Level: 7
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module focuses on the potential of people and communities to influence their own health and explores the implications for health promotion practice of engaging with communities.

• Level: 7
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module introduces students to the policy process, highlights the key challenges for health and therefore policy makers, and uses contemporary issues and topics as a mechanism for engaging student interest in the analysis of various aspects of the policy process. Case studies of current issues such as climate change are used to encourage students to think critically about the policy-making process, and to consider the challenges for them as health promoters working within a variety of policy contexts.

• Level: 7
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module aims to provide the theoretical foundation and practical skills required to complete a small-scale research project. It focuses on the theoretical and applied aspects of qualitative and quantitative data analysis related to public health and health promotion to support the research process.

• Level: 7
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to enable them to take advantage of opportunities globally in both practice and research environments. The module offers authentic teaching and learning content, drawing upon the very latest international experiences of graduates who are active as practitioners and/or researchers to illustrate the contemporary challenges of working in this sector. 

• Level: 7
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module is designed to enable students to develop critical evaluation and application of communication principles and related theory in public health, health education and health promotion and to develop high level, effective communication skills transferable to public health practice.

• Level: 7
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2