BSc (Hons)
Public Health
and Wellbeing

• The programme team work with local employers to ensure that the theory taught is relevant to current practice in the sector
• Delivered by academics from a range of backgrounds, which means that you will be part of a diverse community of practice
• Established peer mentor scheme, so you can obtain support from students already undertaking the programme
• Innovative and flexible teaching methods are embedded throughout, including interactive lectures, tutorials, case studies, workshops, online activities and learning resources.
• Work based experience which you can tailor to your own area/s of interest in years two and three of the programme
• Opportunities to take part in additional relevant events and volunteering within the wider University, giving you a full portfolio of experience on graduation

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.

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 & enterprise and health improvement & promotion being core to your studies. In addition you will also explore current global challenges in health & 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
• Independent Study

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.

The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University 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 2019/20 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000.

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.