A course in behavioural science for the Diploma in Public Health at Glasgow University is described with details of the three parts of the course. The introduction of alternative choice questions is mentioned, together with some assessment of both essay and alternative choice methods of examining. A shortened version of this course in medical sociology and social and applied psychology has also been given to a day release course for Medical Officers of Health.
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