BSc (Hons) Public Health at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

This new BSc Public Health is jointly run with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine to equip you with the skills and knowledge to improve population health, prevent disease and reduce health inequalities. Health is a growing area of employment and investment, so this course focuses directly on developing skills for effective public health practice, including working co-operatively and collaboratively to enhance health and health equity worldwide.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is structured to cover both breadth and depth of public health knowledge to enable you to gain employment skills and develop academic expertise. You will consider some of the most pressing issues facing the public health sector. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Foundations of Public Health, Health Promotion and Behaviour, Health and Development Across the Life Course, Introducing Health and Social Care.

Career pathways

You will find public health graduates in the following kinds of roles: Public health practitioner or officer, Public health intelligence analyst, Health improvement practitioner, Environmental health officer, Community health worker or health promotion practitioner, Policy officer, Outreach or engagement officer, Research assistant, Children and young people’s development officer, IAG officer for vulnerable service users.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. What GCSEs do I need: You will normally be expected to have GCSE grade C or grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in mathematics. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code N124 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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