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Overview
Key facts
It explores the role of medicine in society, how social policy principles apply to healthcare, and you will be able to critically analyse explanations for health disparities.
This short course takes a broad view of health, and causes of health inequality; this short course looks in particular at the social influences behind ill health and social solutions that might be offered. Mixtures of tutoring methods are used.
University of Birmingham's Sociology and Social Policy programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- understand the principles of sociology as applied to medicine and health-related behaviour
- understand the role of medicine in society
- understand and apply the principles of social policy as applied to health and health care
- understand and critically explore explanations for inequalities in health.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Credits
10 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Social Policy View 64 other Short Courses in Sociology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Degree level needed.
Tuition Fee
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International
1480 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1480 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
565 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 565 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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