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BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year

TCThe University of Central Lancashire London · London

BSc (Hons) Public Health aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to enhance and safeguard the public's health, and reduce health inequalities between individuals, groups, and communities through coordinated …

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Sep, Jan, May
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from london.uclan.ac.uk, updated 3 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

BSc (Hons) Public Health aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to enhance and safeguard the public's health, and reduce health inequalities between individuals, groups, and communities through coordinated action. This course offers the opportunities for students to develop contemporary knowledge and understanding of the diverse areas of practice contributing to public health and develop an appreciation of the wider determinants of health inequalities, social policy, related theories and their application to public health. Learn to promote people's health and wellbeing, with our BSc Public Health degree. The programme aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to improve and protect the health of the public and reduce health inequalities between individuals, groups and communities through co-ordinated action You’ll learn to research, analyse, report, plan and implement measures for health improvement, health protection and healthcare. 

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Minimum requirement: 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels or equivalent, e.g. CCC. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a related subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points. Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC. Scottish Highers: BBCCC. Foundation Year Requirements: 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.

English Language Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification.

All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Foundation Year

Data Skills
Research Skills
Communication Skills
Professional Development for Practitioners

Year 1

Academic and Professional Skills
Introduction to Public Health
Health Assets and Health Needs
The Public Health Practitioner

Year 2

Health Policy and Systems
Lifestyle and Health Promotion
Epidemiology and Population Health
Media and Health Technology

Year 3

Global Health in Context
Leadership and Managing Services
Public Health in Practice
Public Health Major Project

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

6th Floor, Import Building, 2 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BE

About this information

Last updated
3 July 2026
Source
london.uclan.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the The University of Central Lancashire London website available at london.uclan.ac.uk on 3 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with The University of Central Lancashire London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

What students say about The University of Central Lancashire London

Reviews from students across The University of Central Lancashire London's programmes.

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4.7
Campus Life
4.3
Career Support
4.7
Value for Money
4.3

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
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