BSc (Hons) Public Health at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Public Health BSc covers the prevention of disease, prolonging of life and promotion of health and well-being through organised societal effort. It was developed with input from public health stakeholders and links theory to practice across the range of stakeholders in public health.

Department: Health | Duration: 3 or 4 years | Intake: Full-time - September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Professional Development in Science, Psychology and Sociology of Health and Wellbeing, Principles of Human Nutrition, Data Management and Analysis in Public Health, Global Public Health Priorities, Health Economics and Policy, Research Methods, Applied Nutrition, Diet in Health and Disease, Human Parasitology, Application of Digital Technologies in Public Health, Public Health Promotion and Protection and a Final Year Project in Life Sciences.

Career pathways

The course is aligned to the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework (2019) and the UK Public Health Register registration standards for practitioners, preparing graduates for public health careers.

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Entry requirements

A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points in Science, Allied Health Professions, Health and Caring Professions, Social Care. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma - MMM Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Applied Psychology or Public Services. BTEC Diploma - DD Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Applied Psychology or Public Services. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the. Access course, including: Science, Allied Health Professions, Health and Caring Professions, Social Care. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

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