Public health is the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting physical and mental health, sanitation, personal hygiene, control of infectious diseases, and organization of health services. From the normal human interactions involved in dealing with the many problems of social life, there has emerged a recognition of the importance of community action in the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of disease, and this is expressed in the concept of public health.
Epidemiology is the study and analysis of the distribution (who, when, and where), patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in a defined population, and application of this knowledge to prevent diseases.
Sometimes public health activities involve helping individuals. At other times they involve dealing with wider factors that have an impact on the health of many people, for example an age-group, an ethnic group, a locality, or a country.
As such, public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases. Overall, public health is concerned with protecting the health of entire populations. These populations can be as small as a local neighborhood, or as big as an entire country or region of the world.
For whom (target group) : University undergraduate students in medicine, science and biomedical faculties, psychology students and counsellors, science and health education teachers, paramedical and nursing students and nurses. If you’re considering a career in healthcare or public health, then you may want to consider taking this comprehensive and fast-track online independent self-study Advanced Diploma level course.
Entry Requirements: Students and Graduates in Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Teaching / Education, Psychology or Social Work, Medical doctors, nurses and other healthcare students or practitioners / professionals and age not less than 21 years, and Fluency of the English language is essential.
Course Duration : 6 to 12 weeks (1.5 to 3.0 Months) – part time self-study
Total No. of Study Hours : 45 Hrs. of Independent Self-Study time
09 Advanced Course Modules / 36 Lessons:
Module-1: Introduction to Public Health
Lesson-1 Overview of public health concepts and principles
Lesson-2 Historical development of public health
Lesson-3 Key public health challenges and priorities
Module-2: Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Lesson-1 Introduction to epidemiology
Lesson-2 Measures of disease frequency and association
Lesson-3 Study designs in epidemiological research
Lesson-4 Biostatistical methods in public health
Module-3: Health Promotion and Behavior Change
Lesson-1 Theories of health behavior change
Lesson-2 Strategies for health promotion and disease prevention
Lesson-3 Community-based interventions
Lesson-4 Evaluation of health promotion programs
Module-4: Environmental Health
Lesson-1 Environmental determinants of health
Lesson-2 Air and water quality
Lesson-3 Occupational health and safety
Lesson-4 Climate change and public health
Module-5: Healthcare Systems and Policy
Lesson-1 Overview of healthcare systems
Lesson-2 Health policy development and analysis
Lesson-3 Healthcare financing and delivery
Lesson-4 Global health systems and disparities
Module-6: Infectious Disease Control
Lesson-1 Principles of infectious disease transmission
Lesson-2 Immunization and vaccination programs
Lesson-3 Surveillance and outbreak investigation
Lesson-4 Emerging infectious diseases
Module-7: Non-Communicable Diseases and Chronic Conditions
Lesson-1 Epidemiology of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Lesson-2 Risk factors and prevention strategies
Lesson-3 Management and control of chronic conditions
Lesson-4 Public health approaches to NCDs
Module-8: Public Health Ethics and Equity
Lesson-1 Ethical principles in public health
Lesson-2 Equity and social determinants of health
Lesson-3 Health disparities and inequalities
Lesson-4 Human rights and public health
Module-9: Research Methods in Public Health
Lesson-1 Research design and methodology
Lesson-2 Data collection techniques
Lesson-3 Data analysis and interpretation
Lesson-4 Ethical considerations in public health research
The current 2025 all-inclusive Course Fee for new students is as follows:
For Non-IMH Students: Rs. 50,000/-
For Previous IMH Students: Rs. 45,000/- (Discounted course fee)
For Overseas / International Students: USD $170
Course fees has to be paid in full by cash, cheque, credit / debit card or via a bank transfer payment.
Final Course Assessment / Evaluation
There are four separate non time-constrained assignments to be completed independently at home and submitted to the IMH for evaluation. Once a “pass” grade has been achieved for all four assignments the IMH Advanced Diploma in Public Health and course transcript will be awarded to the registered student.
International Course Accreditation-1
This course is fully accredited by the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists (ACCPH), UK
International Course Accreditation-2
This course is fully endorsed and accredited by the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH), Ireland
Course Registration / Enrollment
For course registration or further details please email us your request to enroll for this course by attaching your CV or including details of your academic and/or professional qualifications to: imh.colombo.sl@gmail.com