Public Health with Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This option includes a Foundation Year, The additional Foundation Year makes the course 4 years and will allow you to develop your skills and academic abilities, and is available to you if you didn't meet the entry requirements of the BSc course. You will graduate with the same qualification but with an additional year at the start.

Gain in demand skills
With a Public Health degree from BNU, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to be at the forefront of disease prevention, public education, and health crisis response. Whether it's tackling the spread of viruses, addressing chronic conditions like obesity, or reducing health risks linked to genetics and lifestyle, you'll play a vital role in keeping communities informed, resilient, and healthy.

A public health degree isn’t limited just to the UK, it can take you worldwide. As part of the course, you’ll study public health prevention and treatments from a variety of perspectives which are relevant to both the UK, Africa, Asia and other parts of the world, making you a desirable employee with a holistic approach.

Taught by expert-professionals
What sets BNU apart is the exceptional experience of our course team- professionals who have actively shaped, championed, and driven public health agendas. At BNU, education goes far beyond theory. We offer a powerful, real-world perspective grounded in firsthand experience, giving you a true understanding of what a meaningful career in public health looks and feels like.

Our dedicated course team maintains strong relationships with local public health organisations, staying closely aligned with current initiatives and the evolving demands of the sector. These connections enable us to shape your learning around the real-world skills and knowledge employers are looking for, while supporting your individual goals and ambitions. Through this network, you’ll engage with practitioners working at the forefront of public health and start building the professional relationships that could shape your future career.

What will I study?
This 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.

You’ll explore how social, political, and cultural factors influence the health of individuals and communities, gaining a deep understanding of the systems and structures that shape wellbeing. From local initiatives to national policies and global strategies, you’ll engage with the full spectrum of approaches used to improve population health worldwide.

Throughout the course, you’ll build the knowledge and skills essential for making a real impact in health-promotion roles. You’ll delve into key areas such as health and promotion theory, ethical decision-making, health education, and motivational interviewing, equipping you with both the insight and practical tools needed to support positive health outcomes.

You’ll explore the complex interplay between societies, cultures, and communities, while engaging with core public health topics such as epidemiology, safeguarding, health patterns and trends, global public health, research methods, and the needs of vulnerable populations.

We believe your voice adds value. That’s why we create space for open discussion, critical thinking, and shared learning. You’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas into the classroom, engage in meaningful debate, and collaborate with classmates who share your passion for improving public health.

In your final year, you’ll undertake a dissertation project in an area that resonates with your interests and aspirations. This is your opportunity to delve deeper into a topic you’re passionate about, guided by the expert support of your personal tutor.