Public Health

University Centre Telford

Bachelor's degree

In Telford

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    3 Years

What keeps people healthy? Public health is about creating a healthy, happy society – helping to prevent health problems, rather than working with people who are ill.

We can look out of our window to see issues that public health can improve. On this course, you’ll learn how you can make a difference to society for many people, working towards preventing people getting ill and even saving lives.

The discipline has always had a major role in preventing health problems and protecting the health of the nation, and is more relevant now than ever. Emphasis is placed on tackling the underlying causes of ill health, promoting health and wellbeing, and addressing health inequalites.

Wolverhampton has some of the worst health statistics in the country. We work a lot with Directors of Public Health, so you will benefit from a strong practical emphasis on real life situations.

Many agencies now have public health responsibilities, which is opening up new opportunities for innovative approaches. It also brings the need for a well-prepared public health workforce, able to work flexibly across many disciplines and demonstrate a wide range of abilities. The course is specifically designed to fulfil this need.

Exercise and physical activity are one of the key pillars of Public Health England’s strategy – if you're particularly interested in promoting exercise for health, the BSc (Hons) Exercise & Health degree might be of interest.

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Location

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Telford (Shropshire)
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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

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About this course

The educational aim of the course is to develop the specific knowledge and skills needed for effective public heath practice.
Public health is an art and a science, so you will gain relevant analytical skills. You’ll study epidemiology which, by its nature, is detective work; it’s an analysis of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
You will also develop your person-centred communication skills, learning to communicate with empathy and respect which is vital in many work disciplines.
The course follows competency areas, providing a sound foundation for employability in public health, including: surveillance and assessment of health; assessing the evidence for health; policy and strategy; leadership and collaborative working; health improvement and protection; public health intelligence; academic public health; and health and social care quality. These relate to the three domains of public health practice: health protection; health improvement; and service quality.

2019 Entry
GCSE English grade C/4+ (or equivalence)
plus

CCD from A Levels
BTEC National Diploma at a MMM grade
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma at grade MMM /BTEC QCF Diploma at grade DD
Access to HE Diploma Full award (60 credits)
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here
Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
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Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level

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Course programme

BSc (Hons) Public Health will enable you to gain an understanding of the multi-disciplinary approaches to public health. You will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively prepare for and to establish a career in a wide range of public health related areas.

There are three modules per semester and you will spend two days at University, with the format of delivery fitting in with people who work or have other commitments. You will learn and be assessed through a variety of activities including discussion, debate, presentations, posters, video clips, quizzes and more.

You can gain experience through our module on Volunteering, which will help you to understand the theory.

A range of modules will be studied, on topics including violence and world health. Some modules will be studied alongside other health and social care students, which will broaden your understanding of public health, and provide you with opportunities for inter-disciplinary learning.

Examples of modules include:

  • Human Health and the Environment,
  • The Sociology of Public health
  • Developing healthy communities,
  • Exploring mental health issues in contemporary society
  • Epidemiology,
  • World health: examining global issues and actions.
  • Promoting health: assessing and addressing health need

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