Public Health BA (Hons)

Our communities are more interconnected than ever. As a global citizen your actions can have an impact around the world. Whether its tackling climate change, or taking the fight to global pandemics, show off the difference you can make with a degree from Buckinghamshire New University.

If you’re motivated by convictions, or thinking about your career choices, you could find inspiring roles in the NHS, local government, non-profit organisations, or charity. Our BSc (Hons) Public Health degree is the first step on the ladder to change.

Why study BSc (Hons) Public Health?

In Demand

Public Health has rocketed in popularity, relevance, and demand since the covid pandemic, as governments and organisations take steps to prevent another pandemic happening again. You can be at the heart of these efforts with a degree from BNU. You can make sure our societies and organisations are protected from future pandemics.  

Get industry ready

On successful completion of our BSc (Hons) Public Health degree, you will be well equipped for a range of different careers in different sectors. You will be well set up for a role in the NHS, health related organisations, charity, social work, health promotion and local and international government positions.

Global degree

As part of this public health degree course, you will study public health prevention and treatments from a variety of perspectives which are relevant to both national and international global health. With this degree you can take your knowledge anywhere in the world.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

Studying at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), you become part of a community of likeminded, friendly and inspiring people. Our lecturers are truly passionate about what they teach, and you’ll be able to benefit from their experience and gain the critical skills you need for your future career.

Our public health lecturers are in direct contact with current practitioners, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure you receive the most current and significant lessons from the global health scene. All our teaching staff also actively participate in national health forums.

By studying with us you’ll gain a deep knowledge and understanding of policy and decision making, as well as exploring health promoting initiatives, designed to solve complex public health problems.

What makes BNU so special is that your lecturers have all really been a part of the teams who have influenced, formed and fought for public health agendas. We don’t just provide a theoretical education at BNU, we offer a unique insight into what your career will really look and feel like.

At BNU, it’s not just about what we can give you. We want you to develop your ideas, to challenge the issues that matter to you, to debate, discuss and inspire. We encourage you to develop your own opinion on public health policy and equip you with skills to properly present them. You’ll be joining a community that is interested in you, that wants the best for you, and cares about your wellbeing and the wellbeing of our planet.

BA (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 years Duration
PUBH UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For entry requirements please visit the course page on our website. 

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MAR

Undergraduate Open Day

15 Mar 2025, 09:30 AM - 15 Mar 2025, 15:00 PM High Wycombe Campus, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2JZ
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Join us for our open day and find out what it is like to study at Buckinghamshire New University. You can view our state-of-the-art facilities, discover more about our career-focused courses, take a tour of our accommodation and get all your questions answered. If you're interested in studying our nursing and midwifery courses, we will take you to our Uxbridge Campus by bus from our High Wycombe Campus. You'll be able to see our realistic nursing wards and facilities on campus as well as chat to staff and students. We'll then take you back to our High Wycombe Campus.
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JUN

Undergraduate Open Day

14 Jun 2025, 09:30 AM - 14 Jun 2025, 15:00 PM High Wycombe Campus, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2JZ
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Join us for our open day and find out what it is like to study at Buckinghamshire New University. You can view our state-of-the-art facilities, discover more about our career-focused courses, take a tour of our accommodation and get all your questions answered. If you're interested in studying our nursing and midwifery courses, we will take you to our Uxbridge Campus by bus from our High Wycombe Campus. You'll be able to see our realistic nursing wards and facilities on campus as well as chat to staff and students. We'll then take you back to our High Wycombe Campus.
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FEB

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MAR

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