Public Health with Foundation Year

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. Whether you’re into data, advocacy, or global work, Public Health gives you the tools to drive change at a population level. If you’re ready to make a difference and be a voice for many, then this BSc (Hons) Public Health degree could be the perfect first step to kick-start your rewarding career.

Why study BSc (Hons) Public Health at BNU?

Diverse Career

Public Health offers a wide range of career opportunities focused on improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities within populations and communities. You'll explore the social determinants of health, including poverty, education and access to care, while developing the skills to support change through policy, education, community programmes and health promotion initiatives. Graduates may progress into roles within the NHS, local government, charities, non-profit organisations and wider public health services.

Gain In-Demand Skills

The growing importance of public health has increased demand for professionals who can address challenges such as infectious diseases, chronic health conditions and health inequalities. This degree develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to support disease prevention, public education and health improvement initiatives. By examining public health from both UK and international perspectives, you'll gain a broader understanding of global health challenges and approaches to improving population wellbeing.

Taught by Expert Professionals

You'll learn from an experienced course team with extensive public health expertise and strong links to local public health organisations. Their professional experience helps ensure your studies reflect current practice and the evolving needs of the sector. Through engagement with practitioners and industry connections, you'll gain valuable insight into the profession while building skills and networks that support future career opportunities.

What Will I Study?

Our BSc (Hons) Public Health degree is aligned with the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework and UKPHR Registration Standards, helping you develop the knowledge and skills needed for a range of public health careers.

You'll explore how social, political and cultural factors influence the health of individuals and communities, examining public health issues from local, national and global perspectives. Key areas of study include health promotion, health education, epidemiology, safeguarding, research methods, ethical practice, motivational interviewing, health inequalities and the needs of vulnerable populations.

Throughout the course, you'll develop critical thinking, communication and research skills while engaging with contemporary public health challenges. Opportunities to participate in health promotion projects, student-led initiatives and professional networking activities help connect your learning to real-world practice. In your final year, you'll complete a dissertation on a topic aligned with your interests and career aspirations, supported by expert academic guidance.

At Bucks New University, you'll benefit from career-focused teaching, hands-on learning and a supportive community that helps you thrive throughout your degree and beyond.

You'll learn from lecturers with industry experience, gain practical skills in professional-standard facilities and receive personalised support through smaller class sizes. Beyond your course, The Big Deal gives every student free access to sports clubs, societies, fitness facilities, social events, trips, volunteering opportunities and career-boosting workshops. It's Bucks way of helping you discover new interests, meet like-minded people, build your CV and make the most of university life – all without paying extra membership fees.

Whether you're preparing for your future career, growing your confidence or looking for an unforgettable student experience, Bucks offers the opportunities and support to help you achieve your goals.