BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year

The BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year course offered by the University of Wolverhampton aims to equip you with a broad understanding of public health and how it's shaped by a wide range of factors. The course provides a foundation year that is ideal for students who want to learn about key aspects of health, well-being, and lifestyle, but do not hold the necessary entry requirements or feel unprepared for Year One of a degree.Course Content: The course starts with a foundation year where students delve into the key areas of health, well-being, and lifestyle. After this, the focus shifts to public health and explores its history and relevance in today's society. Students learn about the social determinants of health, the importance of health promotion, and the role of public health in disease prevention and control. Students also have the opportunity for work placements in their final year of study. Key Modules: Some primary modules students will study during the course include Health Well-being and Lifestyle, Back to Basics – Cells to Systems, Perspectives in Public Health, Social Determinants of Health, Public Health Promotion, and Applied Health Studies.Accreditations: Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to become registered Public Health Practitioners with the UK Public Health Register. Future Careers: Graduates of this course often find employment within the NHS or other healthcare providers, national and local government, educational institutions, the voluntary sector, and non-governmental organizations. There is a vast range of potential roles such as Health Improvement Practitioner, Health Promotion Specialist, Public Health Analyst, or Public Health Programme Coordinator.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.