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Public Health (with Foundation Year)

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Stratford Campus
Awarded by:
University of London
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Course summary

What is public health like at UEL?

Our public health degree is an interdisciplinary programme, which broadens students' horizons to explore health needs and the links between theory and practice in relation to the concepts and principles of public health.

Gain the skills to make public health better for individuals, communities, and large groups of people.
Learn to tackle big health problems and make things fairer in health for everyone, everywhere.
Work in public health jobs like analysing data, training in public health, or helping communities. Plus, you get real work experience by doing a placement in a local authority or organisation.
As a public health undergraduate degree student, you'll benefit from cutting-edge research opportunities and direct mentorship from leading public health practitioners who bring real-world experience into the classroom.

A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.

Modules

Course Modules

Foundation Year:
Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Health and Education Study Skills, Health and Education Analytical Skills, Media and Communication Skills, Public Health in Practice.
Year 1:
Promoting Health Together, Foundations of Public Health, Professional Development (Mental Wealth), Anthropology of Health, Evidence Based Public Health, Statistics for Public Health.

Year 2:
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).

Year 3:
Intro to Health Economics and Finance, Applied Public Health, Leadership and Professional Practice (Mental Wealth), Public Health Ethics and Law, Dissertation.

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

Assessment method

Year 1 = Assignment (42%), Portfolio (33%), Presentation (25%)
Year 2 = Assignment (50%), Presentation (12%), Report (12%), Proposal (12%), Exam (10%), Exercise (4%)
Year 3 = Assignment (50%), Dissertation (35%), Presentation (10%), Reflective Diary (5%)

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stratford Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B134
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Stratford Campus
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B134
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Stratford Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CC

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 64

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MM

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP

For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.

Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)

Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.

If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

As an inclusive university, we're proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. The University takes into account non-academic factors when making decisions and confirming your place for Results Day. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.

Learn more on the University of East London website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & EUTBC

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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