BSc Public Health
Entry requirements
96 UCAS points A Levels - grades CCC BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core. Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply English language requirements also apply
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 80%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Health and Disease Across the Life Course
- Health Promotion: Policy and Practice
- Key Principles of Public Health
- Succeeding at University: Skills for Public Health Practice
- Epidemiology
- Health Psychology
- Investigating Health: Research Methods and Practice
- Public Health in Practice: Professional Development and Employability Skills
- Commissioning
- Infodemiology and Digital Health
- Research Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Public Health at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £34,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Environmental and public health.
What do graduates of BSc Public Health at University of Wolverhampton do next?
85% 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 Wolverhampton?
95% 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 Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Public Health at University of Wolverhampton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.