BSc Public Health
About this course
BSc (Hons) Public Health is an undergraduate degree centred on the scientific and societal approaches to disease prevention and health promotion. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can undertake an optional placement year as part of the four-year study route. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through compulsory modules such as Environment, Health and Sustainable Development, Introduction to Public Health, and Psychology and Sociology of Health and Wellbeing, alongside optional choices like Applications of Biological Sciences. Year two deepens analytical capabilities with compulsory study in Data Management and Analysis in Public Health, Global Public Health Priorities, and Health Economics and Policy, while offering options such as Applied Nutrition. The final year involves advanced study and independent investigation through modules including Application of Digital Technologies in Public Health, Global Ethics, and Public Health Promotion and Protection, culminating in the Final Year Project in Life Sciences. Optional final-year modules allow further specialisation in areas such as Applied Public Health Nutrition and Nutrition in Emergencies.
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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.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 25%
- Health associate professionals: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 77%
- South East: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Environment, Health and Sustainable Development
- Evidence-Based Public Health Practice
- Introduction to Public Health
- Professional Development in Science (PRoDS)
- Psychology and Sociology of Health and Wellbeing
- Applications of Biological Sciences
- Principles of Human Nutrition
- Contemporary Global Challenges in Biology
- 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
- Final Year Project in Life Sciences
- Global Ethics
- Public Health Promotion and Protection
- Applied Public Health Nutrition
- Designing a Sustainable World
- Nutrition in Emergencies
- Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Public Health at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £36,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Environmental and public health.
What do graduates of BSc Public Health at University of Westminster do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Public Health at University of Westminster?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Public Health at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Public Health at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Public Health at University of Westminster?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.