Intercultural Public Health

POPH64771 Intercultural Public Health 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Clare Huish Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 This course unit is one of the blended options we provide. Students choosing ‘Intercultural Public Health’ will need to attend ALL the compulsory face–to-ace teaching sessions which include 1 full day (currently scheduled for Weds 12 Nov 2025)  and a maximum of 3 half-days (during October 2025). Online MPH students must also attend ALL the compulsory sessions, however,  they have the option of attending the face-to-face sessions remotely. Dates for these sessions currently scheduled for Weds 12 Nov 2025 and a maximum of 3 half-days (during October 2025). Please contact the Course lead, Clare Huish with any queries concerning these dates.In the event of a change in UK government policy preventing face- to- face teaching, these sessions  would be moved to fully online. We will keep you informed of any changes via My Manchester and regular Programme communications.  This course unit is one of the blended options we provide. Students choosing ‘Intercultural Public Health’ will need to attend ALL the compulsory face–to-ace teaching sessions which include 1 full day  (currently scheduled for Weds 12 Nov 2025) and a maximum of 3 half-days. Online MPH students, however, have the option of attending the face-to-face sessions remotely.  The face-to-face sessions are currently scheduled for Weds 12 Nov 2025) and a maximum of 3 half-days (during October 2025). Please contact the Course lead, Clare Huish with any queries concerning these dates.In the event of a change in UK government policy preventing face- to- face teaching, these sessions  would be moved to fully online.  This aim of this blended course unit is to support public health, primary care and other professionals working or interested in working in UK based or international, culturally diverse settings. This course unit will introduce the role of culture and its impact on health.  Cultural theory, models and frameworks will support the practical application of an intercultural approach within public health settings.  The aim is to develop skills in cultural self-awareness, cultural competence, and intercultural communication, to help students reflect on their own culture and that of others, in order to work more effectively with diverse communities and professionals from other disciplines.  The course unit will promote how to design, deliver, evaluate and commission interculturally competent interventions, programmes and policies in real-world settings, both locally and globally to improve health and well-being outcomes for all. <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td>Category of outcome</td> <td>Student will be able to:</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Knowledge and understanding</td> <td>A1 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of culture and its impact on health and well-being outcomes in local and global contexts.A2 Demonstrate an understanding of the history and global impact of migration and apply concepts such as super-diversity, intersectionality, cultural sensibility, structural and cultural racism into practice using international examples.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Intellectual skills</td> <td>B1 Critically analyse the role of culture and its underpinning theories, models and frameworksB2 Apply cultural theories, models and frameworks into real-world practiceB3 Critically analyse and evaluate the potential intercultural competence of interventions, programmes and policies and the impact on health and social careB4 Synthesise and apply the evidence base behind interculturally competent communities and public  and patient involvement  (PPI) in real-world settings.B5 Critically analyse the concepts of the art of medicine, the art of public health and medicine as culture, and the impact on population health and well-being both locally and globally.B6 Demonstrate an understanding of how to evaluate and apply intercultural research findings within health and social care settings, both locally and global using international examples.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Practical skills</td> <td>C1 Team work C2 Presentation skills (final group presentation)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transferable skills and personal qualities</td> <td>D1 Interdisciplinary collaboration with peers (final group presentation)D2 Cognitive flexibility, respectful curiosity and cultural awareness.</td> </tr> </tbody></table>  Group/team working The student is expected to play an active role collaborating with experienced trainers and other students to work through their own problem and exit with a greater understanding of the issues involved as well as possible solutions. Innovation/creativity We envisage that students who have taken this unit will become ambassadors for better intercultural understanding and change within their own workplace. <ul> <li style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Critically analyse the role of culture and its underpinning theories, models and frameworks.</li></ul><ul> <li style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Demonstrate an understanding of the history and global impact of migration and apply concepts such as super-diversity, intersectionality and cultural sensitivity into practice using international examples.</li></ul><ul> <li style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Synthesise and apply the evidence base behind interculturally competent communities and public and patient involvement (PPI) in real world settings.</li></ul><ul> <li style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Critically analyse the concepts of the art of medicine, the art of public health and medicine as culture and the impact on population health and well-being both locally and globally.</li></ul><ul> <li style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Critically analyse and evaluate the potential of intercultural competence of interventions, programmes and policies and the impact on health and social care.</li></ul><ul> <li style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Demonstrate an understanding of how to evaluate and apply intercultural research findings within health and social care settings both locally and global using international examples.   </li></ul> This blended course involves working through the course notes provided online, linked references and other online sources of information. It also involves attending all  face-to-face  sessions in person (for On Campus MPH students) with the option for Online MPH students to attend these face-to-face sessions in-person or remotely.  You will be encouraged to use self-reflection to help you think about the ideas discussed and take part in discussion board activities. You should work through the unit in a logical sequence. The course content will guide you as to what you should be doing and when. This is currently a mandatory course unit for students studying on the on-campus programme, and an optional course unit for students on the online programme. There will be written materials by the tutors guiding students through the course, illustrated with photographs and figures to illustrate the rich topic areas. Much of the content will be presented through reading, including peer reviewed journals (accessible through the University library), and multimedia, including videos. Students will be directed to a variety of relevant literature each week, but also encouraged to research and explore and find their own sources.  There will be regular interaction with the tutors through scheduled seminars (which will be recorded for those on the web-based option) and online through the discussion boards. Students will be encouraged to use self-reflection to think about the ideas discussed, and take part in discussion board activities. Students should work through the unit in a logical sequence. The individual course unit timetables will guide what should be done and when. For all students - The majority of the course will be delivered through the virtual learning platform, which will include required and additional reading, self-tests and discussion boards.  Online students - There will be webinars that will be recorded to allow synchronous and asynchronous learning. Online students may join webinars live, but it is not mandatory. Recordings of all webinars will be made available.For on campus students - All face-to-face activities are mandatory for all students. Attendance is monitored and an escalation policy is in place for non-attendance. The tutor-led  webinar sessions will be recorded and made available for all students as part of good pedagogic practice for accessibility, revision and consolidation. We also have weekly peer-led team study sessions where you will be asked to undertake tasks linked to the course unit materials using the discussion boards.For all students - In line with guidance from the Office for Students and Quality Assurance Agency, the programme will be augmented by the Programme Director Seminar Series to deliver study skills, written English, academic writing, research skills, critical thinking and understanding arguments, careers and employability skills, revision/assessment/examination skills including time management.  7 Oral assessment/presentation 100% Students will be provided with personalised feedback for their final summative assignment within 20 working days for final submission. Further opportunities for formative feedback (on non-assessed work) will also be provided during a course unit. PG Dip in Public Health PGDp Pub.Hlth (Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp Pub.Hlth (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp Public Health (Imp Sci) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Environmental Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH Occupational Health PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Dental PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH Evidence Based Healthc PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional Public Health Prof Dev Public Health Prof Dev PGDT Taught Component Optional Public Health Prof Dev Public Health Prof Dev (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Primary Care (60) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Public Health (60) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Primary Care (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Public Health (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Dental Public Health PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (12) MRes Primary Care (12) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (12) MRes Public Health (12) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (12) MRes Dental Public Health PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PG Cert in Public Health PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PG Cert PH (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert PH (Imp Science) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCt PH (Environment & PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert Pub Health (Occ Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCt PH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert PH (Dental PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert Public Health (EBH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert PH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (GH - ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (PH - ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH Implementation Science PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Environment and PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Occupational Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Dental Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (EBH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH DPH60 - ACF PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH Implementation Science PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Environmen & PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Occupational Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Dental Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (EBH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Hygiene MSc Occupational Hygiene PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Hygiene MSc Occupational Hygiene 2yr PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occ Med MSc Occupational Med (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occ Med MSc Occupational Medicine 2Yr PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health FT PG Dip Public Health (PH) FT PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH (Public Health) (24) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH (Global Health) (24) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH - Implementation Sci 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH - Environment & PH 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Occ Health 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Communicable Disease 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Dental Public Health 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Evidence Based Health 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Health Sciences 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (PT) MRes Public Health (24) PGDT Dissertation Optional Masters of Research (PT) MRes Primary Care (24) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (PT) MRes DPH - 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Hygiene FT MSc Occupational Hygiene FT PGDT Taught Component Optional N The Lancet Commission on Culture and Health (Napier, 2014)  Practical classes & workshops 30 0 120 For further information please watch this <a href="https://video.manchester.ac.uk/weblounge-files/00000000-2529-cf86-0000-0190970a19e0">video overview</a> of the unit from our Course Unit Leader.If you have any questions about the content of this unit, please contact the course unit leader, Clare Huish, via email on <a href="mailto:clare.huish@manchester.ac.uk">clare.huish@manchester.ac.uk</a>. If you have any other queries, please contact the PGT programme team at <a href="mailto:shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk">shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk</a>