Modules: As courses are reviewed regularly the module list you choose from may vary from that shown here.
1st year
Science Skills for Biosciences; Quantitative Science Skills; Control of Cell Function
Human Physiology; Energy and Nutrients - Delivery and Use; Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition; Basic Data Analysis; The Individual and Society; Partnerships in Practice I
2nd/3rd year
Quantitative Research Methods; Mammalian Biochemistry; Pharmacology and Toxicology
Research Methods in the Human Biosciences; Work Experience; Systemic Physiology and Pathophysiology; Human Health and Disease; Applied Human Nutrition; International Nutrition; Sports Nutrition; Attitudes to Health and Illness, Psychological Approaches; Sociology of Health and Illness; Health Promotion; Community Nutrition and Food Policy; Clinical Nutrition; Energy Regulation and Obesity; Human Biosciences Project

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Tel: +44 (0) 1865 483423
Email: lifesciences1@brookes.ac.uk
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Mental Health Nursing requires a high level of skill and sensitivity. Our course is based on the principle that all people have physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs and are therefore unique and dynamic individuals. A key part of this course is to develop your skills in
therapeutic communication and your understanding of the uniqueness of individuals and the ways in which people experience mental health problems.

During the course you will undertake both course-specifi c and interprofessional modules. The core mental health modules focus on the investigation of psychological development and mental health problems and the outcomes of these for individuals, families and the wider society.
They also allow you to develop the clinical competence, knowledge and skills you will need to practise effectively and with confi dence when you graduate.

When you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to:
• understand and analyse mental health nursing in the broad context of health and social care provision,
• work independently and co-operatively with an understanding of the factors that contribute to the physical, psychological and
social well-being of patients and clients,
• develop care plans based on the physical, psychological, social
and spiritual needs of service users, carers, patients and their
families,
• manage a caseload of clients and patients within
multidisciplinary teams,
• use appropriate interpersonal and communication skills to foster
effective professional relationships,
• demonstrate a broad range of academic skills, particularly those
of critical appraisal and the articulation of a logical argument.

http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/applications/entry_requirements/

Tel: +44 (0) 1865 482585
Email: mentalhealthnursing@brookes.ac.uk
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This flexible programme is taught in modules, some of which will be shared with postgraduate students from other disciplines within the University. Course material focuses on the history, theory, science, policy and practice of public health; on how social inequalities and social exclusion impact on health; and on possible strategies that can be employed by different agencies and professions working together to improve health in the community.

If you choose the postgraduate certificate course you will take two compulsory modules (Foundations in Public Health and Epidemiology and Statistics) and one of two core modules (Comparative Analysis in Health Policy and Community Action for Health). This option is only offered on a part-time basis. If you wish to gain a postgraduate diploma, you must also take a research focused module, in addition to the above, and choose two further modules from a list of acceptable modules covering a wide range of public health interests. These include health management and policy; environmental health and nutrition; international development and specialist health areas, such as cancer care or mental health. For the master's degree you must complete the requirements for a postgraduate diploma and carry out a research project and write a dissertation on the basis of this research.

September 2009
January 2010

A first degree or equivalent experience plus fluent writing skills and can provide evidence that you are numerate and have undertaken work/study involving basic statistics (e.g. you have measured information using standard deviation).If English is not your first language you will need to have a minimum score of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575 (233).

UK / EU: Full-time: £660 per single module
Part-time: £660 per single module
International: £9,950 (full-time)

Programme Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)1865 488 111
Email: publichealth@brookes.ac.uk
Internet: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/courses/postgraduate/2009/ph

The MSc programme is based on the completion of the following modules:
Human Nutrition: A double module covering a detailed examination of:
- the nutrients required by humans throughout the life cycle, their sources in food in the UK and worldwide
- the critical assessment of dietary reference values, nutrient intake and food composition databases
- nutritional needs and problems throughout the life cycle; nutrient needs of different lifestyles and the dietary aspects of major food-related diseases found in prosperous countries and communities.
International Nutrition: A single module covering nutrition in the context of world health, examining current international nutrition problems and their social context in developing countries, their treatment and prevention, oriented to a practical approach for their control. The subject gives emphasis to mother and child health and nutrition.
Food Science: A double module covering:
- the properties of foods in the context of different commodity groups
- the measurement of food quality, including nutritional composition and manipulation, sensory and physical attributes, hygienic and microbiological aspects of food production and preservation
- the relationship between food and nutrition, the role of functional foods and new product development of foods with modified nutritional properties.
Research Methods: A single module of a foundation and training in fundamental research methods, from literature searching, experimental planning and design to data analysis and presentation. Assessment is by coursework only.
Research Project: A triple module covering the study providing a specific topic in nutrition, involving original research. The choice of topic is by negotiation between the student and an appropriate member of teaching staff acting as supervisor.

You should normally have (or be about to attain) at least a second class undergraduate honours degree in a scientific subject from a recognised institute of higher education.
Applicants with a pass or third class degree in a suitable scientific subject, or qualifications or experience which demonstrate that a candidate possesses appropriate knowledge and skills at degree standard, may be offered a place initially on the postgraduate diploma course.

Postgraduate Administrator
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 483 932
Email: appliedhumannutrition@brookes.ac.uk
Internet: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/courses/postgraduate/2009/ahn

Specialist advice from appropriately qualified safety, health and environmental practitioners is an essential component in defining the policies of employers and ensuring that high standards of safety, health and environmental management are achieved. This post graduate programme builds upon and develops the material covered in the Woodland Grange/Oxford Brookes Diploma in Health Safety and Environmental Management or the NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent). The course has a focus on applied behavioural management which develops the knowledge and skills necessary to help ensure employees and others comply with laid down standards and best practice. Health safety and environmental issues are embodied in organisational aims to grow and develop in a sustainable way. The module on sustainability within organisations demonstrates how health safety and environment fits into sustainable development.

Compulsory Modules:

• Environmental Management examines how businesses integrate environmental issues on sustainability into their activities, with an introduction to the key elements of EMAS and ISO 14001.
• Environmental Technology examines how technology including monitoring can be evaluated and applied as part of a pollution prevention and control strategy.
• Applied Behavioural Management reviews behavioural management techniques and evaluates the application to Health Safety and Environmental Management.
• Strategic Risk Management reviews and evaluates appropriate risk management techniques with a view to influencing implementation at a strategic level.
• Organisational Sustainability (Half Module) considers sustainability and due diligence issues affecting organisations and evaluates options for incorporating health safety and environmental objectives into sustainable development.
• Research Methods (Half Module).

Candidates must have obtained the Oxford Brookes/Woodland Grange Diploma in Health and Safety Management or NEBOSH National Diploma in Health and Safety/Diploma 2 or equivalent as compulsory APL for this programme.

UK and EU Students: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/finance/support/pg_home
International Students: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/finance/support/pg_international

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The award-winning master's degree in Development and Emergency Practice (DEP) presented by the Centre for Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP) provides a unique academic setting for the study of poverty, international development, conflict and disaster management. With its core emphasis on practice, the programme offers students the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in the rapidly changing field of development and emergencies.

The programme attracts students from all backgrounds, from experienced practitioners to those new to development. Well over 500 students have attended the programme since 1991 from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the USA with many going on to join development and emergency organisations throughout the World.

The programme offers modules in development, disasters and risk, humanitarianism and conflict, human rights, globalisation and partnerships, with optional field trips and internships in India, South Africa and Peru. In 2006 the singer Annie Lennox became Patron reflecting the programme’s commitment to human rights.

• hold a good honours degree in a relevant discipline
• hold a relevant recognised diploma or professional qualification
• have substantial and proven field experience.

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that their level of English is appropriate for postgraduate study. For Oxford Brookes the normal minimum score for IELTS is 6.0 to 6.5 and for TOEFL 550-575 (paper-based) or 213-232 (computer-based), with 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE).Scholarships and awards.

UK and EU Students: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/finance/support/pg_home
International Students: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/finance/support/pg_international

School of the Built Environment
Oxford Brookes University
Headington Campus
Gipsy Lane
Oxford, OX3 0BP
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 483684
Email: pgadmin.be@brookes.ac.uk or cendep@brookes.ac.uk
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