Public Health BSc BSc (Hons)

Public health is the science that aims to improve populations health by designing and taking measures to prevent disease and protect and promote health and wellbeing. The Covid-19 pandemic and climate change have led to the importance of public health receiving greater recognition. Our new Public Health BSc equips you with a range of practical skills and knowledge which could be applied to a range of careers, particularly those in public health, aiming to improve and protect the health of individuals, communities and populations.<br/><br/>The course has been created with input from key stakeholders in the public health industry, ensuring that you’ll develop the skills and knowledge desired by employers in the field. Youll explore the links between theory and practice, recognising the wide range of stakeholders involved in public health. Assessments will be based on real work-based scenarios, helping you to gain experience of working in public health. The combination of modules available allow you to explore a range of possible career paths, including environmental health, digital technologies and data analysis, public health nutrition and global public health.<br/><br/>This course explores the factors contributing to the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations including the influence of social, cultural, environmental, lifestyle and economic factors. You’ll interrogate the integrity of information sources to develop an evidence-based practice, utilising relevant research methods and assess the effects of policies on public health with an emphasis on tackling inequalities in populations. <br/><br/>You’ll graduate with an understanding of modern digital technologies and a range of media platforms used to promote and deliver public health messages. Our postgraduate courses in health also give you the opportunity to further your studies after graduation.

The University of Westminster is a global university in London with a supportive and welcoming community of over 20,000 students from over 160 countries. <br/><br/>Students receive tailored support through personal tutors, mentoring from industry professionals and access to Zone29 - a nine-storey hub for enterprise and career success offering placements, events and one-to-one advice. You can also look forward to opportunities for UK and international travel and free perks like breakfast, gym membership and a wide range of student clubs to support your wellbeing. <br/><br/>Westminster was ranked number 1 in the UK for work-based learning (Forage UK University and Educator Awards 2023) and shortlisted for Best Entrepreneurial Initiative at the London Higher Awards in 2024. They were awarded TEF Silver in the 2023 teaching excellence framework. They have been rated Silver for Student Experience and Student Outcomes, indicating a very high standard in these areas.