BSc (Hons) Public Health at University of East London

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: School of Health, Sport and Bioscience | Department: Department of Allied and Public Health | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Professional Development (Mental Wealth), Anthropology of Health, Evidence based Public Health, Statistics for Public Health, Public Health: Policy and Systems, Contemporary Public Health challenges, Epidemiology and Population Health, Research Methods.

Career pathways

Our graduates work for employers including UK Health Security Agency and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, local authorities, national government and the Civil Service, the National Health Service (NHS), charities and social enterprises.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points (standard offer); 96 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects; BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual); BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual); Access to HE Diploma; T Levels; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English; GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics. English: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 5.5 in Listening and Reading (or recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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