BSc Public Health
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Public Health is an undergraduate degree exploring health needs, disease patterns, healthcare systems, and the links between theory and practice. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes an optional foundation year at the start. The course begins in year 0 with foundational modules including Health and Education Analytical Skills, Media and Communication Skills, Public Health in Practice, Health and Education Study Skills, and Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness. Year 1 covers Promoting Health Together, Foundations of Public Health, Professional Development (Mental Wealth), Anthropology of Health, Evidence based Public Health, and Statistics for Public Health. Year 2 advances into Public Health: Policy and Systems, Contemporary Public Health challenges, Epidemiology and Population Health, Research Methods, Health Protection and Sustainability, and Co-production of Community Health (Mental Wealth). The final year comprises Intro to Health Economics and Finance, Applied Public Health, Leadership and Professional Practice (Mental Wealth), Public Health Ethics and Law, and a Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 35%
- Other Health Professionals: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 76%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Health and Education Study Skills
- Health and Education Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Public Health in Practice
- Promoting Health Together
- Foundations of Public Health
- Professional Development (Mental Wealth)
- Anthropology of Health
- Evidence based Public Health
- Statistics for Public Health
- Public Health: Policy and Systems
- Contemporary Public Health challenges
- Epidemiology and Population Health
- Research Methods
- Health Protection and Sustainability
- Co-production of Community Health (Mental Wealth)
- Intro to Health Economics and Finance
- Applied Public Health
- Leadership and Professional Practice (Mental Wealth)
- Public Health Ethics and Law
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Public Health at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £38,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Environmental and public health.
What do graduates of BSc Public Health at University of East London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Public Health at University of East London?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Public Health at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Public Health at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Public Health at University of East London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.