Public Health BSc (Hons)

**From developing strategies to tackle health inequalities and rising levels of obesity to promoting mental, physical and environmental health, this course prepares you for a wide range of roles and opportunities in public health.**<br/><br/>The course explores practical strategies for tackling disease and preventing ill health, including health promotion programmes and approaches to health protection in response to emerging challenges. We aim to give you a real-world taste of the tasks and challenges you may face as a practitioner, preparing you through practical activities and workshops applicable to your future career.<br/><br/><br/>* The course aims to equip you to work in a range of roles within public health where you can make a real difference to people’s health and wellbeing.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop an understanding of health disparities and health inequalities at local, national and international level as well as the knowledge to be able to improve health outcomes through the effective planning, execution and evaluation of health interventions to change behaviour.<br/><br/><br/>* The course offers the opportunity to develop knowledge around differing health needs, influences on health, and how to prevent ill health and promote health and wellbeing.<br/><br/><br/>**Why you should study this course**<br/>* Learning is interactive and creative with hands-on learning sessions related to real-life situations.<br/><br/><br/>* Taught by current public health experts from a range of practice, research, academic and leadership backgrounds (staff may be subject to change).<br/><br/><br/>* The assessments use the same competencies, knowledge and skills that you will use in many public health job roles.<br/><br/><br/>* You will also have interprofessional learning opportunities allowing students from health-related courses the opportunity to share, learn and work together.<br/><br/><br/>For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact.

<br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.