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Public Health BSc (Hons)

Study level: Undergraduate

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 the field.

Course features

Course option

with foundation year

Year of entry

Location

Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time

Duration

3 years full-time

UCAS codes

Start date

September 2027

November 2027

January 2028

March 2028

May 2028

July 2028

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Course overview

The course explores practical strategies for tackling disease, preventing ill health and reducing health inequalities, including health promotion programmes and approaches to health protection in response to emerging challenges. We aim to give you a real-world experience of the tasks and challenges you may face as a public health practitioner. You will have the opportunity to participate in practical activities, problem-based learning and workshops that could help you prepare for your future career.

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.

Develop an understanding of health inequalities at local, national and international levels as well as the knowledge to be able to improve health outcomes through the effective planning, execution and evaluation of public health interventions to change behaviour.

Explore differing health needs, influences on health, and how to prevent ill health and promote health and wellbeing. Develop the skills needed to address health challenges and improve population health.

Rated Gold Overall

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

4th Student City in England (Coventry)

QS Best Student Cities Index 2027

Why you should study this course

Learning is inclusive, applied, interactive and creative with hands-on sessions related to real-life public health situations.

You will be taught by enthusiastic and engaged public health experts from a range of practice, research, academic and leadership backgrounds.

Our assessments use the same competencies, knowledge and skills that you might use in many public health job roles.

Inter-professional learning opportunities allowing you to share, learn and work together with other students from health-related courses.

You may have opportunities to attend out-of-classroom field trips related to aspects of public health.2

Benefit from visits and career talks from alumni and public health practitioners.2

Joint 14th

for Graduate Prospects in Health Studies

The Complete University Guide 2026

Drawing from diverse experiences, commitment and passion for public health from a dedicated team, this course offers our students a catalyst for change, weaving together knowledge, empathy, and action to build healthier communities and foster equity for all. One key element of this course is the link of all our modules to the graduate attributes to empower our students with skills needed to succeed as future public health practitioners.

Dr Lawrence Bismarck Ndupu, Course Director for the Public Health BSc (Hons), 2024

What you'll study

Year one

Year two

Final year

In the first year, learn about the foundations of public health, modern communication, global health systems, public health interventions and develop your personal and professional skills.

Enhancing Personal and Professional Skills in Public Health – 30 credits

Develop your capacity for degree-level study, improving your self-awareness, self-monitoring and critical reflection on exemplary academic practices. Develop essential personal skills, including effective communication, empathy and cultural competence, which are vital for public health professionals who work with diverse communities and address their specific needs. You would learn to recognise and leverage your own strengths and weaknesses to optimise your knowledge and skills.

Compulsory

Understanding Global Health Systems – 30 credits

Gain a comprehensive overview of health systems around the world, highlighting their diverse structures and elements. Explore the cultural, economic, and political factors that influence these systems and evaluate their effectiveness in addressing public health challenges. Understand the importance of professionalism in improving health outcomes and develop strategies to enhance ethical practices within various health systems. Gain a deep understanding of global health systems and the role of professionalism in fostering better health outcomes.

Modern Communication in Public Health – 30 credits

Gain an in-depth exploration of the evolution of communication in public health in the 21st century. Learn how to communicate health messages to different audiences and appreciate the challenges, advantages and disadvantages of communication in public health at local, national and international levels. Explore the importance of addressing misinformation and building trust within the communities.

Foundations of Public Health Interventions – 30 credits

Gain a solid foundation in the key elements of public health, which you will build upon and develop in further depth throughout future modules. Examine concepts and definitions of health and public health, the three pillars of public health (disease prevention, health protection and health promotion), the social determinants of health and how these link to health inequalities, as well as the influence of political, economic and democratic processes on health. You will be introduced to the foundational principles and behaviour change theories that underpin health interventions and their evaluations. Learn about the rights and values that drive ethically sound interventions for improving health, how to plan and evaluate public health interventions in diverse contexts and assess their strengths and weaknesses.

In year two, develop more advanced knowledge and skills related to epidemiology, health research, health promotion, health protection and public health policy, among others.

Introduction to Epidemiology – 30 credits

Gain the basic analytical and statistical knowledge and skills required for effective public health practice and research. Learn how to compute and interpret some fundamental epidemiological concepts. Understand the basic concepts of study design, sampling methods, data analysis and interpretation of epidemiological research and their use in decision-making for public health improvement and reduction of health inequalities. These skills are crucial for informed decision-making aimed at public health improvement and the reduction of health inequalities.

Applied Health Research Methods – 30 credits

Gain the skills necessary to identify appropriate methods for investigating public health issues and challenges at local, national and international levels, utilising relevant sources of evidence. Develop your ability to write research proposals aimed at addressing health inequalities and enhancing health and health services delivery. Cover a range of research methods including qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods, as well as techniques used in primary and secondary research. Learn about data analysis and ethical guidelines in research, ensuring you are well-prepared to conduct rigorous and ethical public health research.

Public Health Policy, Management and Employability – 30 credits

Gain an introduction to, and prepare for, a range of careers and employment opportunities within the field of public health. Develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that health employers expect graduates to demonstrate in public health roles. Apply economic and political analyses to the design, implementation and management of public health policies. Explore the context of public and private healthcare organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) activities at local, national and international levels. Develop the ability to interpret and evaluate access to services, healthcare quality and policy analysis.

Health Promotion and Protection – 30 credits

Explore the strategies and practices aimed at promoting health and protecting populations from health risks. Learn about the principles and methods of health promotion, including the development and implementation of effective health campaigns and interventions. Explore the key aspects of health protection such as disease prevention, health surveillance and emergency preparedness. Cover the basic principles of infection control, outbreak control and immunisation. By understanding and applying these concepts, you should be equipped to contribute to the improvement of public health and the prevention of health issues within communities.

Your final year aims to prepare you for a career by consolidating your knowledge and skills from the first and second years. You could also work on a dissertation in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor.

Leadership and Management in Public Health – 30 credits

Prepare for leadership and management careers in the public health environment. Gain practical management skills such as leading and managing people and programmes, service quality improvement, and taking actions to improve organisational performance using the skills and strategies for collaborating with a range of stakeholders in public health. Critically examine leadership and “followership” models and the concept of empowerment and distributed leadership. Develop an understanding of ethical leadership, culture and values within the delivery of care. Build practical leadership and management skills while also learning about the key ideas behind them. Explore the concepts of service improvement and gain experience in leading and participating in projects, using relevant management tools and techniques. You will reflect on your observed experience of public health leadership behaviours and management skills throughout the course. This should enable you to further develop a personal development plan, guiding your ongoing leadership development as a public health professional.

Contemporary Issues in Public Health – 30 credits

Prepare for roles in public health as an analyst and manager. Develop your methodological and analytical skills necessary to examine the prevalence, causes and consequences of current and future public health challenges at all levels. Explore the development of appropriate actions to address current and future public health challenges within the context of contemporary public health theory and practice. Examine the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the impact of globalisation on the social determinants of health, including the main drivers of globalisation and the spread and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Enhance your abilities to evaluate health financing strategies, policies and trends, enabling you to understand their impact on population health and health inequalities. Explore the main challenges faced by global health agents in their efforts to improve population health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

Dissertation: Public Health Issues – 60 credits

Gain the skills needed to conduct a systematic literature review aimed at addressing a public health issue. Learn the processes involved in carrying out a systematic review, such as formulating research questions, writing aims and objectives, developing a research proposal, conducting a comprehensive search, selecting relevant studies, extracting data, assessing study quality, synthesising key findings and interpreting and reporting the results. Prepare for practical responsibilities and leadership roles in evaluating and improving key aspects of public health delivery. By engaging in this comprehensive review process, you should be able to critically assess public health literature, develop evidence-based recommendations and contribute to the advancement of public health practices.

We regularly review our course content to keep it relevant and current for our students. Consequently, we may update modules to reflect the latest industry standards.

How you'll learn

You will be taught through a mixture of lectures and seminars, hands-on skills workshops, student-led discussions and interactive simulation. Course assessments encourage the development of skills required for successful careers in public health. This includes being familiar with Microsoft software packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Stream, Forms, Teams, etc).

These interactive learning sessions aim to support you in exploring important public health issues theoretically as well as practically. You'll also have the opportunity to learn and work with students from other health-related courses, sharing ideas and experiences.

You will have the opportunity to:

work in smaller groups for seminars, workshops, and tutorials

engage in student-led discussions (flipped classroom, problem-based learning, individual/group presentations, case studies and scenario-based analyses) to facilitate shared learning and practice experiences

hear from professionals in practice drawn from a range of public health-related fields2

utilise a virtual learning environment to access updates on the course and modules and other relevant materials for supporting learning, such as videos and podcasts2

participate in a simulation exercise which mimics real-world challenges (e.g., infectious disease outbreaks, flooding, earthquakes, etc) and cross-professional working4

attend a public health-related field visit (e.g., public health bus tour of Coventry)2.

These strategies should help you to connect concepts covered in the course with real-life experience and are designed to enhance your career options following graduation.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours and guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average, you will have between 12 and 15 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending on the module.

Assessment methods may include:

poster presentations

group work

multiple choice questions (MCQs)

portfolios

research project.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

International

Requirement

What we're looking for

UCAS points

BBC (excludes General Studies)

GCSE maths, English and one science at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.

Overall grade of Merit in the T level Qualification in any subject.

IB Diploma

29 points to include 14 points at Higher level

Access to HE Diploma

To include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above

Other qualifications and experience

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story. We recognise a breadth of qualifications. If your qualifications differ from the above, contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to discuss your qualifications and routes into your chosen course.

Contextual/Fair Access Offers

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Offer, you could automatically receive a contextual offer which is 16 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Offer.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

Americas

Central Asia

East Asia

Middle East

South Asia

South East Asia

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

English language requirements

Applicants must possess a minimum IELTS of 6.0 overall (with no component part lower than 5.5).

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

Not got the required grades? We offer this degree with an integrated foundation year.

Fees and funding

Part-time

UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man

2027/28 fees TBC

2026/27 fees: £9,790 per year

Not available

2026/27 fees: £9,790 per year with EU Support Bursary**

2026/27 fees: £17,600 per year without EU Support Bursary**

2026/27 fees: £17,600 per year

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip.

Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We assess your fee status using the information in your application. This status determines your tuition fees and the scholarships or financial support you can get. The Department for Education sets the rules for who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees in England.

The regulations list which students can pay the home fee rate. Because these rules are complex, the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides fee status guidance to help you find the right category. If you meet all the criteria for one category, your institution must charge you the home rate.

Facilities

Students will benefit from studying on our well-equipped, modern campus4.

The Simulation Centre allows you to participate in simulation exercises which mimic real-world challenges and cross-profession working, e.g. managing a disease outbreak at Coventry University.

The computer lab at Coventry University main campus allows you to participate in challenges to resolve public health issues within a given health-related scenario4.

Alison Gingell Building

You'll have the opportunity to study in our multi-million-pound Alison Gingell Building with facilities including a mock ambulance, hospital wards and full-size community houses as well as study spaces, classrooms and more.

You’ll use facilities through timetabled teaching, practical activities and relevant independent study. Access may vary by module, activity, capacity, supervision or safety requirements. Access may change or be limited where the University needs to follow public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and opportunities

The course is designed to align your knowledge and skills with the requirements of employers in public health and for your skills to be able to make an immediate impact on populations and health outcomes in a range of roles and organisations. The course aims to enhance your employability by offering the skills and competencies that address employers' objectives and expectations from graduates wishing to pursue a career as a public health practitioner.

Graduates may be employed in such roles as public health practitioner, health protection practitioner, health improvement practitioner, health data analyst, healthy lifestyles co-ordinator, public health project manager or many other types of analysts, managers or researcher roles within the diverse field of public health practice.

This course aims to equip you with the tools for developing necessary competences for employment within a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, NHS, not-for-profit organisations and charities, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.

Further study

Graduates from this course may consider progression to master’s level courses in areas such as:

public health

global public health

global health management

public health nutrition

public health and health promotion

reproductive and sexual health research

health economics and policy

health data science.

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International codes:

For further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International hub.

You can also download our International mini guide for an overview of study options and why you should study with us.

Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance.

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Coventry University, Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

1Accreditations, partnerships and memberships

Some of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply. See the relevant body website for more details). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships are subject to successful renewal in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation, recognition or membership of this course changes, we will notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

2UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. Before seeking an overseas placement, read our visa advice page.

3Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first academic year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year.

For UK (home) students, if the Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees annually but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (for example to repeat a year or resit examinations) you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.

4Facilities

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised. Availability and access may be reduced or restricted when the University is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders or internal health and safety requirements.

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the University. A copy of the current 2026/2027 contract is available for information purposes only. The 2027/28 contract will apply to the 2027/28 intakes and may differ from the current version. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the University will owe to you. You should read the applicable Student Contract carefully before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the University.

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