Health Promotion and Public Health
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: B901 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: B901 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above also required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Applications are assessed on an individual basis
Applications are assessed on an individual basis
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers made in combination with grades BBBBB in the Scottish Highers
Scottish Higher
in combination with grades BB in Scottish Advanced Highers
T Level
Health Science pathway
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Acceptable in combination with 2 A-level qualifications
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About this course
Learn to improve the health and well-being of populations, reduce inequalities in health and prevent disease with our new Health promotion and Public Health BSc course.
During your three years of study, you’ll learn from internationally recognised experts in the field of Health Promotion and Public Health, and experience real life health promotion practice with placements at a range of organisations. Our course is accredited by the Institute of Health Promotion and Education and opens the doors to careers in a range of Health Promotion and Public Health roles.
You’ll study the political and external factors influencing the provision of Health Promotion and Public Health in the UK and internationally and develop your knowledge and skills to improve the health and wellbeing of communities.
This course is recognised by the Institute of Health Promotion and Education.
Modules
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.
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