Programme Accreditation Criteria Details
The Self Evaluation Report should address each applicable criterion demonstrating how your Programme complies with it (maximum of 3 pages each). Each criterion should be supported by relevant evidence which may be presented in different ways. Documents can be submitted with the report, the Programme may provide adequate links and some documentation (e.g. examples of examination papers, Master or PhD thesis, etc.) may be made available during the visit. This may be discussed with the Accreditation Review Panel. If there are criteria which are not applicable to your particular circumstances or context you are obliged to issue a statement informing the reviewers why this is the case.
Completed self-evaluations should be submitted approximately two months before the intended review date, along with a draft meeting schedule highlighting the individuals to be interviewed.
1. Programme Aims and Decision-Making
1.1. Aims and Outcomes
The Programme has clearly defined aims and outcomes to develop a skilled public health workforce, aligned with national regulations and institutional strategies which is achieved through a structured curriculum that addresses current and future workforce needs.
1.2. Design, approval and programme monitoring
There are appropriate mechanisms for the design, approval and monitoring of the Programme.
1.3. Organisation and Decision Making
The Programme is supported by transparent and inclusive governance structures that enable accountable decision-making and broad stakeholder engagement.
2. Student Experience and Lifecycle
2.1. Recruitment, Admissions and Integration
The Programme employs recruitment strategies to attract a suitable student body. Admissions are transparent and focused on academic potential and once enrolled, students receive appropriate induction to assist their integration and enhance their learning experience.
2.2. Progression, Assessment and Academic Integrity
The Programme carefully monitors progression ensuring students have manageable workloads and acquire the intended learning outcomes. Teaching is delivered in a way that encourages students to take an active role in the learning process. Students receive comprehensive orientation and are supported through diverse teaching methods and academic support systems. Students receive timely feedback, and their assessment is consistent with this approach. There is a formal procedure for student appeals.
2.3. Workforce Preparedness, Employability and Career Prospects
The Programme implements strategies to prepare students with knowledge and skills for a transition into the public health workforce or advancing their studies. Systems are in place to help and monitor students’ post programme career progression and continually improve the curriculum, while ensuring a seamless transition into professional practice.
3. Research, Innovation & Internationalisation
3.1. Research
The Programme promotes scientific research and technological development, valuing open science, as well as its main results, referring to its social impact.
3.2. Social Accountability and Innovation
The Programme actively supports ethically responsible social engagement and innovation through its education, research and outreach using available resources to strategically strengthen community partnerships to enhance education and research.
3.3. International Strategies, Engagement and Experiences
There is a strategic, integrated approach to internationalisation ensuring that students and faculty engage with and support internationalisation to enhance the learning experience and employability.
4. Resources
4.1. Teaching staff: Engagement, Qualifications and Development
The Programme supports a qualified and engaged faculty through fair recruitment and promotion processes and ongoing development, cultivating a collaborative environment that encourages reflection, innovation and continuous improvement.
4.2. Technical, administrative and management staff
The Programme has access to a qualified pool of technical, administrative and management staff adequate for its operations and duly trained to perform their tasks.
4.3. Financial Resources
The Programme has appropriate funding for its learning and teaching activities and student support is available.
4.4. Holistic Support Resources
A safe and inclusive environment is provided that promotes and ensures the wellbeing of the Programme community.
4.5. Public Information
The Programme maintains effective external communication mechanisms and ensures that the information shared publicly is clear, accurate, objective, regularly updated and easily accessible.
5. Quality Systems
5.1. Internal Quality System
The Programme has a policy for quality assurance which is integrated into its strategic management. Internal stakeholders (including students) develop and implement this policy through adequate structures and processes, while involving external stakeholders.
5.2. External Quality System
The Programme undergoes external quality assurance on a cyclical basis in line with international practices.