Public Health and Community Wellbeing BSc (Hons)

Are you interested in:<br/><br/><br/>- Preventing health problems?<br/><br/><br/>- Tackling health inequalities?<br/><br/><br/>- Educating and empowering communities about health issues?<br/><br/><br/>If so, this is the perfect time to choose this programme. There is increasing recognition of the public health challenges that we now face, including the unprecedented global coronavirus pandemic. This degree has been designed to meet these challenges.<br/><br/>You will be taught by a dynamic team of academics from diverse professional backgrounds including nursing, social work, psychology, epidemiology, health promotion, sociology and social sciences. The team are actively involved in current public health research.<br/><br/>**This programme has been developed in partnership with City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council**<br/><br/>Employers place a high value on graduates who can show that they have relevant work experience.<br/>To prepare students for future employment, all students complete a work based placement during the 2nd year of the course. The placement takes place in Semester 1 of the 2nd year. Each placement is 100 hours, which is around 14 days.<br/><br/>The placement will give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in real-world settings. You will also gain valuable experience and develop skills that will help you succeed in the job market when you graduate.<br/><br/>We work closely with employers to secure placement opportunities for students. Students have completed successful placements in areas such as:<br/>- Mental health<br/><br/><br/>- Drugs and alcohol services<br/><br/><br/>- Youth services<br/><br/><br/>- Care homes<br/><br/><br/>- Housing and homelessness<br/><br/><br/>- Supporting refugees and asylum seekers<br/><br/><br/>- Public health teams in local councils<br/><br/><br/>- Charities working in health and with vulnerable communities<br/><br/><br/>**Professional link**<br/>We are pleased to offer our new students a membership to the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH). This gives our students a sense of identity with a professional body throughout their studies with us.

The University of Bradford is a place where great things happen. Expect a welcoming city centre campus, approachable lecturers, understanding and helpful support services, a lively community of sports and societies, and a culturally diverse city right on your doorstep. The Students’ Union is there for you from day one and offers loads of societies to help you get involved and make you feel at home.<br/><br/>All degrees at Bradford are geared towards employability. They're designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and practical training to make you feel confident, competent and ready to leave your mark on the world.<br/><br/>You can become the very best version of yourself at Bradford. You'll be supported every step of the way to make sure you reach your full potential, both academically and personally.<br/><br/>At Bradford, you get a real-world education, and you'll develop the skills that employers actually need. Bradford encourages students to undertake placement years to gain experience, and while at the university, you'll have access to renowned lecturers and cutting-edge facilities.