BSc (Hons) Public Health Practitioner (Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship)
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
This BSc (Hons) Public Health Practitioner degree has been developed through consultation with employers in a range of public health-related fields and Public Health England (now OHID – Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and UKHSA – UK Health Security Agency). The degree is designed to meet the requirements of the UK Public Health Register. Successful completion of the degree will enable graduates of the programme to register as a Public Health Practitioner.
Key highlights
- Developed with public health employers, OHID and UKHSA
- Designed to meet UK Public Health Register requirements
- Graduates can register as a Public Health Practitioner
- Degree apprenticeship combining university study with public health employment
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, Mathematics
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — UCAS tariff points 120 points BTEC National Diploma DDM Access to HE 120 points Scottish Highers 120 points Irish Leaving Certificate 120 points European Baccalaureate Pass in Diploma of at least 75% Alternative entry re…
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC National Diploma
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 — 120 points
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Public Health Practitioner
- Health Improvement Practitioner
- Health Protection Practitioner
- Public Health Officer
- Health Promotion Specialist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3 per year | International: Apprenticeship routes are usually employer-funded and may not have separate international tuition fees.
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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