BSc Public Health
Course overview
The Canterbury Christ Church University BSc Public Health course focuses on the principles and practice of preventing disease and promoting good health and wellbeing within communities. It aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability needed for a career in various public health settings, exploring how health is shaped by daily life, policy, and environmental factors.
Students will engage with various teaching and learning strategies, including work-based learning, real-world case studies, group discussions, lectures, and student presentations. Assessment methods include essays, presentations, research reports, literature reviews, projects, examinations, and portfolios, ensuring a thorough understanding of the subject.
Entry requirements
Prospective students are required to submit a personal statement detailing their reasons for applying to the course and sharing other important information about their academic background. A relevant academic or employer reference is also necessary. Additionally, students have the option to include their CVs with their applications to showcase any relevant work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need A-Level at BBC, a BTEC National Diploma, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
- The university also accepts international qualifications that are considered equivalent to A-Levels.
English Proficiency:
- For applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds, demonstrating English language ability is essential. This means achieving an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any individual component.
- Other recognised English language test scores, such as PTE and TOEFL, are also accepted.
Scholarships
Academic Excellence Scholarship
You will receive £2,000.
Up to £2,000International Student Scholarship
You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.
Up to £1,500Partner Schools Award
You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.
Up to £1,500Sanctuary Scholarship
Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Public Health programme work as:
- Public Health Officer
- Health and Wellbeing Caseworker
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Public Health Researcher
- Health Policy Advisor
- International Development Worker
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic year, international students enrolling in this course will pay £15,500 per year in tuition fees.
Admission
Prospective students can apply for the Canterbury Christ Church University BSc Public Health course through UCAS. Please speak to our trained counsellors for help.
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