BSc Public Health
About this course
BSc (Hons) Public Health, a public health degree focused on community wellbeing, health protection, and the reduction of health inequalities. This course is available with an optional foundation year. The first year introduces the discipline through Academic and Professional Skills, Introduction to Public Health, Health Assets and Health Needs, and The Public Health Practitioner. The second year covers Health Policy and Systems, Lifestyle and Health Promotion, Epidemiology and Population Health, and Media and Health Technology. The final year explores Global Health in Context, Leadership and Managing Services, Public Health in Practice, and culminates in the Public Health Major Project.
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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.
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
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BSc Public Health at University of Lancashire?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB.