Health Promotion and Public Health, BSc (Hons)

Our BSc in Health Promotion and Public Health equips students to enhance population health, reduce inequalities, and prevent diseases. Over three years, you will learn from internationally recognized experts and gain practical experience through placements in various organizations. The program is accredited by the Institute of Health Promotion and Education, opening doors to diverse careers in health promotion and public health. You will explore political and external factors influencing health provision in the UK and internationally, while developing skills to improve community wellbeing.In year one, students are introduced to key concepts and skills, including epidemiology, health improvement, psychology and sociology of health and illness, and global health. Year two involves placements in organizations leading or delivering health initiatives, and year three includes a research dissertation that builds on these experiences to produce a health improvement project.

In year one, you'll be introduced to the academic concepts and practical skills required for professional practice. This includes epidemiology and health improvement, Psychology and Sociology of health and illness, and global health. In year two students will undertake a placement in settings and organisations leading, commissioning and/or delivering Health Promotion and Public Health initiatives. In year three the research dissertation offers opportunity for students to build on the placement experience by examining the relevant evidence base and to produce a health improvement project.