Course summary
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus. This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for you to work in a range of roles within public health where you can make a real difference to people’s health and wellbeing. The foundation year covers key themes such as academic skills, inequality, social determinants and communications. It seeks to develop your key skills, such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Public Health BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Life Sciences. The degree explores strategies for tackling disease and preventing ill health, embracing multifaceted and collective actions for health promotion, and approaches to health protection to respond to emerging challenges facing public health practitioners. You will develop an understanding of health disparities and health inequalities at local, national and international level as well as the knowledge to be able to improve health outcomes through the effective planning, execution and evaluation of health interventions to change behaviour. The degree offers the opportunity to develop knowledge around differing health needs, influences on health, and how to prevent ill health and promote health and wellbeing. Key benefits of the degree
- Learning is interactive and creative with hands-on learning sessions related to real-life situations
- Taught by current Public Health experts from a range of practice, research, academic and leadership backgrounds (staff may be subject to change)
- Assessments use the same competencies, knowledge and skills that you will use in many public health job roles
- Inter-professional learning opportunities, allowing students from health-related courses the opportunity to share, learn and work together
- Opportunities to attend out-of-classroom field trips related to aspects of public health, and you will also have access to a range of international experience opportunities
Modules
The foundation year covers key modules in:
- Skills for Professional Development
- Psychology of Learning and Development
- Health and Disease
- Promoting Health and Wellbeing
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include: Essays Poster presentations Coursework Exams 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.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LPDF
- Institution code:
- C85
- Campus name:
- CU Coventry
- Campus code:
- 5
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
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Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £7950 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7950 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7950 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU