BSc. Health Promotion

Health promotion is a public health field focused on enabling people to take control of their health and wellbeing. This degree programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges prepares you to design and run programmes that encourage healthier lifestyles and prevent disease. It suits students who want to work with communities, schools, and organisations to improve health outcomes.

What health promotion actually covers

Programmes of this kind typically teach you how to assess community health needs, plan and deliver health education, and evaluate the impact of health campaigns. You will learn about disease prevention, behaviour change, communication strategies, and public health policy. The skills you build include research, communication, project management, and community engagement.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry into this programme is less competitive than many other health-related degrees, which means more students with the required qualifications have a good chance of being admitted. You need three electives in General Arts or Science to apply. As with any programme, your final admission depends on your grades, so check whether your results meet the general entry requirements for the colleges.

Where health promotion graduates work

Most graduates go into roles within public health departments, non-governmental organisations, hospitals, and community health agencies. You could lead health education sessions, coordinate outreach programmes, or support policy development. Health promotion is a practical field that puts you directly in contact with people, helping them make informed decisions about their health.