BSc (Hons) Public Health at University of West London

Programme overview

Are you passionate about getting public health messages out to wider society? Do you want to see large populations lead healthier, fuller lives? On our BSc (Hons) Public Health degree, ranked number one for the UK in the Unifresher 2027 Rankings , you will learn how to protect, promote and improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities in the UK and abroad.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this public health degree, you will learn about the social, cultural, economic and political factors that affect health as well as identify health patterns and trends in public health and wellness of individuals, neighbourhoods and populations. You will enhance your leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team. Modules include: Semester 1; Evidence-informed public health; PICO and other frameworks for structuring searches for evidence; Semester 2; Medical, salutogenic, social and ecological models of health; What is a risk, and what is a risk factor?; Measuring mental health and wellbeing (self-perceived wellbeing); Understanding and interpreting key health and wellbeing measures (indicators); Introduction to population health screening, immunisation and health checks; Political perspectives (ideologies and beliefs).

Career pathways

On completion of this course, you will be looking at careers in public health and health promotion in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Job roles include: health adviser; training facilitator; project manager; programme officer.

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Entry requirements

112; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications. GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents is desirable but not essential . Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis where the applicants will map the previous knowledge, learning and experience relevant to the course and required skills. Level 5 (year 2) entry. To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry. To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: L510.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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