BSc (Hons) Public Health and Health Promotion with Foundation Year

This four-year degree programme provides a comprehensive education in public health and health promotion. Students will learn about the social, economic, and political factors that influence health outcomes, as well as how to design and implement effective health promotion interventions. The foundation year prepares students for the academic rigour of the degree, with core modules in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. By the end of the programme, students will be able to analyse complex health issues, evaluate evidence-based interventions, and develop innovative solutions to improve population health.

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This course is ideal for students who are passionate about improving public health outcomes and want to make a positive impact on their communities. With a strong focus on practical experience, students will have numerous opportunities to engage in placements and projects that allow them to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings.

Experience World-Class Public Health Education at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is renowned for its excellence in public health education, with research-active staff who are shaping the field through cutting-edge research. Students will benefit from a supportive learning environment that fosters collaboration and mutual support among peers.

Develop the skills you need to become a public health professional, with exciting career opportunities in both the UK and abroad.

The World Health Organization and governments around the world are supporting the expansion of health promotion and public health. This is a growing and important area to be in.

You will study the mental, emotional, social, physical, spiritual, political, and environmental influences on health and how currently the government aims to address these.

The foundation year offers an alternative route to a career in public health, allowing you to develop the skills you need to become a public health professional.

The degree provides suitable entry qualifications which will contribute to becoming a registered health promotion or public health practitioner. It also opens up routes into teaching, through PGCE, and prepares you for further postgraduate study at all levels through to Ph.D. The course is normally accepted for graduate entry into health professional and social work programs of study.

A Levels: DDE

BTEC: MPP

Access: Pass 45 Credits

International Baccalaureate: TBC

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 64 UCAS points minimum

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.