BSc (Hons) Public Health at Buckinghamshire New University

Studying Public Health means learning how to make a real, lasting impact, not just on individual lives, but across entire communities. It’s about preventing disease, promoting health equity, and tackling big global challenges like pandemics, climate change, and healthcare access. The field is incredibly diverse and interdisciplinary, blending science, policy, and social justice.

Faculty: Allied Health  |  Duration: Three or Four Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc (Hons) Public Health degree is built around the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework and the UKPHR Registration Standards for Public Health (2018), ensuring your skills evolve in step with the demands of the profession. As you progress through the course, you’ll develop a strong, versatile foundation that prepares you to thrive in a variety of public health roles. Core modules include Policy and Politics in Public Health, Introduction to Epidemiology, Society, Culture and Community, Foundations for Public Health Practice, Safeguarding: A Public Health Approach, Academic Skills and Critical Thinking in Public Health, Collaborating for Success in Public Health Delivery, Patterns, Trends and Innovations, Research Methods, Placements, Health Promotion in Action, Life-long Career in Health and Social Care, At Risk Populations and Mental Health, Global Public Health.

Career pathways

We see your journey with us as much more than a degree, we are committed to supporting you to carve out the route to your chosen career and life beyond university. We always encourage you to participate in public health volunteering opportunities to further broaden your experience and understanding as well as build a personal network too. Roles include The NHS, National health agencies, Local government e.g. housing officer, Social care support workers, Charity worker, Health promotion worker, International agencies, Drugs and alcohol services, Sexual health services, Public health practitioners.

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