BSc Health and Wellbeing in Society

The BSc Health and Wellbeing in Society at De Montfort University is designed to equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to address public health challenges and improve wellbeing in communities. This course covers core areas such as health psychology, public health, and health inequalities, giving you the knowledge to work in the health, social care, and community development sectors.

It covers all major aspects of health and well-being, including mental health, substance use and addictive behaviours, social exclusion, and the social determinants of health. Essentially, this course is designed to develop you into a professional capable of promoting healthier communities and tackling complex health issues. It is taught by experienced academics and practitioners who bring research-informed teaching and insight to the classroom.

This course is delivered through a block-teaching format, which allows you to focus on one subject at a time for deeper learning. In your third year, you will also have the opportunity to undertake an optional 80-hour placement through the Health, Wellbeing, and Society in Professional Contexts module. This enables you to gain valuable experience in health-related or community settings.

The course emphasises practical and applied learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, group work, and problem-solving activities, all supported by independent study. Assessments take various forms, including essays, portfolios, reports, presentations, reflective logs, and case studies, ensuring you graduate with a broad set of academic and professional skills.

In 1870, De Montfort University was founded in Leicester, UK. It was granted university status later in 1992. For undergraduate, graduate, and research students, its four faculties provide a broad selection of courses. Importantly, respectable professional organisations like the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), ACCA, and CIMA have approved these courses.

Approximately 27,000 students are currently enrolled at De Montfort University, 2,700 of whom are international students from more than 130 countries. The university's large student body has access to modern facilities like specialised labs, cutting-edge workshops, and excellent, fully furnished studios.

Here are the standard entry requirements to study the BSc Health and Wellbeing in Society at De Montfort University:

Grade Requirements

• To apply, you need at least 104 UCAS points from 2 or more A levels. The BTEC National/Extended Diploma with DMM may be submitted.

English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.5. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 session to study BSc Health and Wellbeing in Society at De Montfort University is £16,250 per year of study.

De Montfort University offers several financial aid options to its international students. For instance, international students can receive a tuition reduction for their first year of study through the Global Access Scholarship.

Here are some of the career options you have with a BSc in Health and Wellbeing in Society from De Montfort University:

• Public Health Officer
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Community Development Worker
• Social Researcher
• Wellbeing Coordinator
• Policy Advisor in Health and Social Care

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.