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BSc (Hons) Public Health (Public Health Practitioner degree apprenticeship) at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Public Health is delivered as the Public Health Practitioner degree apprenticeship (Level 6), studied online alongside employment. It prepares entry-level professionals in local authorities, the NHS and similar organisations for senior or specialist public health roles.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Wellbeing  |  Department: School of Health and Social Wellbeing  |  Duration: Typically three years  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: Online delivery only; September intake; degree apprenticeship  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Introduction to Public Health, Introduction to Health Promotion, Introduction to Evidence-Based Population Health, Introduction to Health Protection, Health Improvement Interventions and Services, Public Health Policy, Commissioning for Population Health, Public Health Leadership and Management, a Practice-Based Project and the apprenticeship standard end point assessment. Delivery is by online webinars and tutorials on a full-time day-release pattern.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for accreditation as a Public Health Practitioner and can progress to management or specialist roles in areas from local authorities to prison healthcare and hospital trusts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 96 points; no specific A-level, BTEC, Access, IB, Irish Highers or T Level subjects required. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (Functional Skills Level 2 accepted). Applicants must be employed in a relevant role, complete at least six hours per week of off-the-job learning and have employer support. Higher qualifications such as a degree may be considered instead of tariff points, and applicants with considerable relevant work experience are considered individually. Applications are made through the employer.

Intake: September intake

Duration: Typically three years

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