University of Lancashire London
BSc (Hons) Public Health
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Public Health degree at UOCL aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to improve and protect public health, while addressing health inequalities. The course covers a wide range of public health disciplines, such as health promotion, epidemiology, and global health issues, alongside local, national, and global public health concerns.
Entry requirements
Standard Entry Requirements
96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels or equivalent, e.g. CCC.
Alternatively, applicants can have:
- Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC
- Scottish Highers: BBCCC
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant subject
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points
All applicants must have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C (or grade 4), including English and Maths.
Foundation Year Entry Requirements
40 UCAS points for Foundation Year entry.
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent.
Modules
- Data Skills20 credits
- Research Skills20 credits
- Communication Skills20 credits
- Professional Development Skills20 credits
Career prospects
The BSc (Hons) Public Health degree provides a broad understanding of public health and offers a wide range of career opportunities in various sectors. Potential career roles include:
- Public Health Practitioner
- Youth Worker
- Drug and Alcohol Worker
- Public Health Information Officer
- Health Improvement Practitioner
- Health Protection Practitioner
- Community Development or Outreach Worker
- Health Communications Officer
Teaching and assessment
The course uses a variety of assessment methods, including written assignments, laboratory reports, practical activities, presentations, group work, research projects, and reflective writing. These assessments are designed to test students' ability to apply public health concepts and methods in real-world scenarios.
Campus locations
Import Building
6th Floor, 2 Clove Crescent, E India Dock Rd, London E14 2BE
Fees and funding
2026/27: £9,250 | 2026/26: £9,535
EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page for more information.
For 2026-2028 entry, the maximum government-approved undergraduate tuition fee for UK students is £9,250 per year. The University is able to charge this fee subject to an approved Access and Participation Plan for 2026-2028 and its current rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
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