University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
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.
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.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B901
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 18 credits P: 6 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Scottish Advanced Higher - BB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Not accepted
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £27200* | Year 1 |
| EU | £27200* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD