School of Health & Social Care Professions

With our range of courses at Buckinghamshire New University, you’re sure to find something to fit your skills and ambitions. Whatever course you choose, you’ll be doing a world of good – for vulnerable people, communities in need, or even the planet as a whole.

Course areas

+ MA Public Health

+ MSc / PGDip Specialist

Community Nursing (District Nursing/Public Health)

+ MSc / PGDip Specialist

Practitioner Qualification

+ MSc Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding

+ MSc Community Healthcare Practice

+ MSc Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-Registration)*

+ MSc Physician Associate

+ MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

+ MSc Social Work

Throughout your studies, our tutors are here to offer support and advice, backed up by their professional experience of working in the sector. Most of our courses are professionally accredited, approved and regulated by bodies such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Association of Social Workers (BASW), Social Work England and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

BECOME A HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE HERO

Whether it is our physical or mental wellbeing, health has a huge impact on our lives. It’s an area that opens up some of the most fulfilling careers around. In our lectures you’ll learn the theory needed to put everything in context, and on placement you’ll gain practical experience of the sector and the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned. Whether you want to work in a care home, a youth service, or the charity sector, we’ll help you gain the skills you need to make a real difference.

Become A Specialist In Public Health

Our Public Health courses are designed to give you the opportunity to develop your career in a direction that matches your interests, allowing you to become a confident professional in your specialist field. We will guide you towards a better understanding of health and wellbeing in individuals, communities and the population at large.

We’ve based our courses around the latest research and the needs of employers. You’ll also have the opportunity during your course to engage with public health professionals and gain their insight. You’ll develop your research skills, enabling you to investigate further and identify opportunities for positive change.

You’ll have plenty of options for a rewarding career in a variety of settings across different sectors, including primary care; the community; hospitals; voluntary services for drug and alcohol users; mental health services; youth justice services; and working in local authorities.