Bachelor of Science - Public Health (Honours) (B500) (Placement Year)

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. The University of Westminster's new Public Health BSc equips students 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.

The course has been created with input from key stakeholders in the public health industry, ensuring that students will develop the skills and knowledge desired by employers in the field. They will also 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 students to gain experience of working in public health. The combination of modules available allow them to explore a range of possible career paths, including environmental health, digital technologies and data analysis, public health nutrition and global public health.