BSc (Hons) Public Health

The BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year at UCLan London is a four-year programme providing a strong foundation in public health and health promotion. It covers disease prevention, health policy, epidemiology, community wellbeing and health education while developing analytical, research and professional skills. The course prepares graduates for careers in public health, community health and related healthcare sectors.

BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year provides a structured route into degree-level study in public health and health promotion. The foundation element helps students develop academic confidence and core subject knowledge before moving into more advanced study. Students may study areas such as Foundation:, Data Skills, Research Skills, Communication Skills, Professional Development for Practitioners and Academic and Professional Skills, alongside wider themes in public health principles, health inequalities, health promotion, wellbeing, research, community health and policy influences.

Four-year programme providing foundation in public health and health promotion with analytical, research and professional skills development.

Level: Undergraduate with Foundation

Duration: 3 years, 4 years with Foundation

Study mode: Full-time

Entry requirements: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a related subject. All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. Non-Standard Entry (Mature 21+): We require an academic Level 3 qualification (Ofqual recognised) OR a Level 2 qualification in the desired field of study accompanied with work experience within this field in the last 5 years. Candidates in this category would be required to pass an academic interview.

Career outcomes: Career outcomes may include public health assistant, health promotion officer, community wellbeing worker, project support in health organisations, voluntary-sector health roles or further study in public health. Actual career routes depend on the student’s experience, qualifications, location, chosen provider route and any professional requirements in the sector.