Year 1 (Level 4)
In the first year, students undertake modules which provide the foundation to enable you to explore key areas across the health sector. You will develop your knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to public health and mental health. You will also explore the different dimensions to health and how health, mental health and wellbeing are experienced by different populations.
Modules
- Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
- Introduction to Mental Wellbeing
- Applied Physiology
- Equality and Diversity
- Study Skills and Self – development
Year 2 (Level 5)
Students will be introduced to health policy and social prescribing. You will also learn about factors contributing to living healthily into older age and the impact of providing support to people who have long term care needs.
The first work-based learning experience is also introduced at level 5.
Modules
- Health and Social Policy in Wellbeing
- Health Across the Life Course
- Support and Empowerment in Health and Wellbeing
- Social Prescribing
- Personal and Professional Development
- Research Methods
Year 3 (Level 6)
The focus in the final year is on employability, with topics such as leadership and enterprise and health improvement and promotion being core to your studies. In addition, you will also explore current global challenges in health and wellbeing, which are becoming increasingly influential and significant across the discipline.
There is also a second work-based element at this level, so you will have the opportunity to experience working within another field of interest.
Modules
- Leadership and Enterprise in Health and Wellbeing
- Preparing for Employment
- Health Improvement and Promotion
- Global Challenges in Health and Wellbeing
- Dissertation in Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
BSc (Hons) Public Health and Wellbeing
UCAS Code: L510
The general requirement for admission to the degree is 112 UCAS points at A level or equivalent – this includes relevant Access to Higher Education courses. Applicants should also demonstrate the emotional and psychological maturity required to work with vulnerable people in distress and the resilience needed to cope with the demands in this sector.
For students without the standard entry qualifications, it may be possible to take this course if you are able to evidence additional life/work experience and an ability to engage with the academic challenges of the programme. Candidates without standard entry requirements may be invited to interview.
If you are at all unsure about whether you have the right qualifications, please get in touch with the programme team.
In reflecting the diversity of skills required by employers, the course employs a range of assessment strategies including presentations, information leaflets and campaign strategies. We work closely with the disability support team to ensure that assessments also meet student needs.
Teaching and learning
Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
Students will be skilled to progress to careers in areas such as health improvement, public health, campaigning, policy development or social prescribing. There are also a range of graduate opportunities available in local government, third sector organisations and the NHS. Alternatively, students may wish to progress to post graduate study to access careers in social work, psychological wellbeing or arts based therapies, depending on their individual interests and experience.
Our Careers and Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.
You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.
Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2020/21 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000 per year.
The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages.
You can see the full programme specification here.
If you’re looking for a place to stay while you study then why not take a look at our accommodation section to get more information, including prices.
Those studying at our Plas Coch campus can stay at Wrexham Village, while students at our Northop campus can stay at Corbishley Hall, our on-campus halls of residence.
