Health and Wellbeing in Society - BSc (Hons)

De Montfort University

This versatile degree equips you with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to tackle today’s public health challenges and make a positive impact on individuals and communities. You’ll delve into a wide range of important topics, such as health psychology, public health, and health inequalities, gaining a deep understanding of the issues shaping modern healthcare. With opportunities to tailor your learning to suit your interests, you can specialise in areas like substance use, mental health, or social exclusion. Real-world placement experiences allow you to apply your knowledge in professional settings, helping you build practical skills that employers value. Whether you want to work in healthcare, health promotion, or community services, this course prepares you for a rewarding and impactful career.

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Develop the essential skills and knowledge needed for careers in healthcare, public health, and community services. *

: Customise your studies with elective modules to specialise in areas like Substance Use and Addictive Behaviours, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Social Exclusion. *

Gain practical experience through optional 80-hour placements in health-related services, enhancing your confidence and employability. *

Access global opportunities through DMU Global, with past students exploring poverty in Florida, supporting refugees in Berlin, and studying inequality in New York. *

Our Health, Wellbeing and Society in Professional Contexts module allows you to take advantage of placement opportunities in a variety of health and community settings. *

: Graduates go on to careers in health and health promotion, in a range of health and community settings, charitable organisations and local councils. Many graduates pursue further postgraduate study, including the Masters by Research MA/MSc at DMU. *

Block teaching lets you focus on one subject at a time, with a balanced schedule for better engagement.