Buckinghamshire New University

BSc Public Health

Buckinghamshire New University

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year at Buckinghamshire New University is a four-year course that helps you gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a career in public health.

In the first year, you will complete a foundation year, preparing you for the main degree by helping you enhance your academic skills and deepen your understanding of public health. After that, students will study important topics such as health promotion, ethical decision making, health education, safeguarding, research methods, and epidemiology. Students will also learn how government policy, culture, and society can affect the health of individuals and communities, both in the UK and around the world.

The BSc Public Health with Foundation Year at Buckinghamshire New University follows the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework. 

You’ll also have the chance to work closely with your tutors and meet professionals in the public health field. In your final year, you will complete a research project (dissertation) on a topic that interests you, with support from your tutor.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • To qualify for this course, applicants should have a UCAS tariff score of 32-56. This can be achieved through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject.
  • You're required to list all your qualifications on the application form, as you will be asked to provide copies when your application has been received.

English Proficiency:

  • International students whose first language is not English are to have an IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each skill area. Equivalent tests are accepted. 
  • Please note that tests must be taken at least 2 years before the commencement of the programme. 

Scholarships

  • BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship

  • BNU Refugee Scholarship

  • International Early Payment Discount

    One-off Early Payment fee reduction of £500 available to all applicants paying overseas fees. The full tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000.

    Up to £500

  • Postgraduate Fee Discount

    50% fee waiver per year. 10% fee waiver per year for September 2025 intake only.

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship

    One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.

Career opportunities

A degree in BSc Public Health with Foundation Degree from  Buckinghamshire New University opens doors to various career opportunities such as:

  • Public Health Practitioner
  • Environmental Health Officer 
  • Health Promotion Officer 
  • Health Administrator 
  • Charity Worker
  • Social Care Support Worker

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee to study this course at Buckinghamshire New University is £15,150. Please note that fees are provisional and are, therefore, subject to change.

Admission

To apply for this course, you have to go through UCAS. For more information about this process, you can reach out to any of our counsellors at AHZ.

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