Public Health BSc (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
What is public health like at UEL? Our public health degree is an interdisciplinary programme, which broadens students' horizons to explore health needs and the links between theory and practice in relation to the concepts and principles of public health. Gain the skills to make public health better for individuals, communities, and large groups of people.
Learn to tackle big health problems and make things fairer in health for everyone, everywhere. Work in public health jobs like analysing data, training in public health, or helping communities. Plus, you get real work experience by doing a placement in a local authority or organisation.
As a public health undergraduate degree student, you'll benefit from cutting-edge research opportunities and direct mentorship from leading public health practitioners who bring real-world experience into the classroom. Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Interdisciplinary programme linking public health theory with practice
- Placement in a local authority or organisation for real work experience
- Mentorship from leading public health practitioners with real-world experience
- Access to cutting-edge research opportunities
- Focus on tackling major health problems and reducing health inequalities
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Public health data analyst
- Public health trainer
- Community health development worker
- Health improvement practitioner
- Health promotion officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9535 per year | International: £9535 per year
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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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