Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Public Health with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

The BSc Public Health with Foundation Year programme at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed for students who want to pursue a career in public health or related fields. The foundation year gives students who do not meet the standard direct entry requirements the academic skills they need to advance to a full degree. 

The course covers important topics such as epidemiology, health promotion, public policy, and community health. Students engage in practical elements like field research, simulation exercises, and public health campaigns. The course explores how health is influenced by daily life, sustainability, climate change, and policy. 

The course is conducted through lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and group work during the foundation year. Assessment is through coursework, presentations, reports, and a final independent project completed in the final year.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, which should contain their reasons for applying to the course and any academic or professional experience. A reference from an academic or employer is required. Students can also upload a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants generally require a DDE at  A-Level. (64 UCAS tariff points)

  • Relevant equivalents such as BTEC - MPP and Access to HE Diplomas (Pass 45 Credits) are considered.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • CCCU Alumni Discount

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Funding for Horticulture MSc by Research

    This funding will cover at least the fees for the course for home students, with some funding left over for living costs.

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary 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 this programme can work as:

  • Public Health Practitioner
  • Health Promotion Specialist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Community Health Officer
  • Health Research Assistant
  • Policy Analyst

Cost of study

The tuition fee for this course with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500 for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.

Admission

Interested applicants can apply for the course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.

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