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Health Promotion and Public Health BSc

Medical School Building, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

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 recognised by the Institute of Health Promotion and Education and opens the doors to careers in a range of Health Promotion and Public Health roles.

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Introduction to Health Promotion and Public Health

Mandatory

Year 1

Epidemiology and Health Improvement

Mandatory

Year 1

Sociology of Health and Illness

Mandatory

Year 1

Psychology of Health and Illness

Mandatory

Year 1

Global Health

Mandatory

Year 1

Introduction to Evidence Based Practice

Mandatory

Year 2

Health Protection

Mandatory

Year 2

Research and Evidence in Health Improvement

Mandatory

Year 2

Promoting Health and Well Being

Mandatory

Year 2

Promoting Health Across The Life Span

Mandatory

Year 2

Health Promotion and Public Health Principles in Practice (placement)

Mandatory

Year 2

Principles of Teaching and Learning in Health Education

Mandatory

Year 3

Leadership in Health Improvement

Mandatory

Year 3

Contemporary Issues in Health Promotion and Public Health

Mandatory

Year 3

Professional skills in Health Promotion and Public Health

Optional

Year 3

Sexual and Reproductive Public Health (optional)

Optional

Year 3

Health Promotion and Public Health in Relation to Mental Health (optional)

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Thursday 28 November 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

Where you will learn


University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.


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