Health and Wellbeing
UCAS Code: B700
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Other grade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum of two C grades
Access to HE Diploma
112 points, other grade combinations accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language, Maths & Science. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths & Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including 12 points from Higher level subjects.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Other grade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum of three H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Other grade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum of two D grades
UCAS Tariff
To include two C grades at A level.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
112 points from at least 2 A levels or equivalent to include grades CC. Skills Challenge Certificate accepted as the third subject.
About this course
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There is an increasing expectation for individuals to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing as local and national governments plan for more sustainable ways of managing the population’s health.
This degree in health and wellbeing aligns with current health and wellbeing policies and legislation, so if you enjoy working with people and want to be play an important part in this changing approach to health, then this degree is ideally suited to you.
An interdisciplinary team of specialist lecturers will deliver the knowledge, understanding and professional skills to prepare you for work as a health and wellbeing practitioner. The emphasis on the practical application of interventions, employability skills and entrepreneurship will support your development as a flexible and resilient professional equipped for work within the public, private and third sectors.
Your studies will provide a firm grounding in issues fundamental to health and wellbeing across the lifecycle, such as anatomy, physiology and pathology, psychological and physical influences on health and wellbeing, health literacy and nutrition.
From here, you will progress to understand the theory and explore the impact of a range of approaches to behavioural change and health promotion for a variety of individuals and groups whilst developing a critical understanding of health and social policies and infrastructure.
This programme is subject to validation for September 2020 entry and the information provided may be subject to change. All new programmes at the University must undergo validation, the purpose of which is to ensure that the proposed programme is aligned to the University's Mission and its content reflects appropriate levels of academic standards and quality.
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Psychology (non-specific)
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?Psychology
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Health and welfare
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£22k
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Health psychology
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£21k
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