University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This core module introduces the student to the expanding field of health information, prevention and decision making. Members of the public, whether they are patients or not are bombarded with health information and mis-information, via various media, from which they may process and make decisions about entering or remaining in the health care system, or embarking on new health or self care interventions designed to improve outcome. Students will acquire understanding on how to assess the influence of these interventions through detailed examination of a mixture of theoretical and practical steps.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MD5001 and pass MD5002 and pass PS5003

Co-requisite(s): You must also take PS5005

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 lectures, a 2-hour tutorial and a practical.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%


Re-assessment: 0