BSc Public Health
Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels or equivalent, e.g. CCC. Alternatively; Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC. Scottish Highers: BBCCC. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a related subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points. All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. Candidates must demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification. For Foundation entry, applicants require a minimum of 40 UCAS Tariff points. Candidates who meet the above entry criteria for either foundation and standard entry, but have been out of study for 5 years, will be required to pass an academic interview. We will also consider applications to level 3 entry from those who are not able to meet our normal course entry requirements but can demonstrate that they have achieved the required level of knowledge and skills and have the potential to benefit from the course, for example: through relevant work experience and professional development. 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.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Public Health at the Global Business School for Health. The programme includes modules in Epidemiology and Population Health, Health Policy and Systems, Health Assets and Health Needs, Lifestyle and Health Promotion, and Global Health in Context. A named Public Health Major Project is completed in the final year.
Modules
- Data Skills
- Research Skills
- Communication Skills
- Professional Development for Practitioners
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Introduction to Public Health
- Health Assets and Health Needs
- The Public Health Practitioner
- Health Policy and Systems
- Lifestyle and Health Promotion
- Epidemiology and Population Health
- Media and Health Technology
- Global Health in Context
- Leadership and Managing Services
- Public Health in Practice
- Public Health Major Project