BSc Health and Wellbeing in Society
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Health and Wellbeing in Society, a health and wellbeing in society degree focused on the social, psychological, and policy dimensions of public health. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods. The course is taught using block teaching, letting students focus on one subject at a time with a balanced schedule. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Introduction to Health, Wellbeing and Society, Introduction to Social Research Methods, Psychological and Social Theories of Health and Illness, and Health Improvement and Lifestyle. The second year examines epidemiology and ethical debates with Health and Disease in Communities, Debates and Dilemmas in Health and Health Care, Application of Psychological and Social Theories of Health and Illness, and Applied Social Research Methods. The final year covers public health principles in Health Promotion and Public Health alongside an independent study via the Health Wellbeing and Society Project. Optional modules allow students to explore topics such as Leadership and Management in Diverse Settings, Contemporary Issues in Health Research, Substance Use, Addictive Behaviour and Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Health, Wellbeing and Society in Professional Contexts, Health, Technology and Society, Social Exclusion and Health, and Gender, Health and Health Care.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 24 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 100%: 1,241 offers from 1,247 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 57%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 16%
- London: 3%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 76%
- Access course: 21%
- A degree: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Health, Wellbeing and Society
- Introduction to Social Research Methods
- Psychological and Social Theories of Health and Illness
- Health Improvement and Lifestyle
- Health and Disease in Communities
- Debates and Dilemmas in Health and Health Care
- Application of Psychological and Social Theories of Health and Illness
- Applied Social Research Methods
- Health Promotion and Public Health
- Health and Wellbeing in Society Project
- Leadership and Management in Diverse Settings
- Contemporary Issues in Health Research
- Substance Use, Addictive Behaviour and Health
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Health, Wellbeing and Society in Professional Contexts
- Health, Technology and Society
- Social Exclusion and Health
- Gender, Health and Health Care
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health and Wellbeing in Society at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £36,000.
What do graduates of BSc Health and Wellbeing in Society at De Montfort University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health and Wellbeing in Society at De Montfort University?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Health and Wellbeing in Society at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Health and Wellbeing in Society at De Montfort University?
100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 1,241 offers from 1,247 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Health and Wellbeing in Society at De Montfort University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.