Public Health BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course provides a broad base of scientific knowledge and skills that can be applied across a range of health-related careers in the UK and internationally. You explore the differing health needs of populations; the influences on health; and how to prevent ill health and promote health and wellbeing. Using a blended learning approach, we prepare you to work in the field of public health, with theory applied to real-life situations through volunteering and placement opportunities.
Graduates of this course achieve fellowship recognition with the UK Royal Society for Public Health, opening the way to a career in the field across public and private sectors. We have strong links with Luton Borough Council Public Health department, Keech Hospice, other local charities, and the University of Bedfordshire’s Institute for Health Research, offering work experience and research-based internships.
Key highlights
- Graduates gain fellowship recognition with the UK Royal Society for Public Health
- Volunteering and placement opportunities apply theory to real-life situations
- Links with Luton Borough Council Public Health department and Keech Hospice
- Research-based internships with the university's Institute for Health Research
- Blended learning approach preparing you to work in public health
- Explores population health needs, health influences and health promotion
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English.
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Public Health Practitioner
- Health Promotion Officer
- Health Improvement Specialist
- Public Health Researcher
- Community Health Worker
- Health Policy Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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