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Public Health (Extended)

Entry requirements


GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C.

UCAS Tariff

64

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Healthcare science

**Study public health on this extended degree for on-the-job experience and work placements with potential employers thanks to our strong links with health and social care providers.**

This public health degree starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. You then study the same modules as our three-year course.

The course provides the vital knowledge and experience that can be applied to any areas of public health practice, from community empowerment to statistical analysis and epidemiology to policy development. Our strong emphasis on employment-orientated knowledge and skills development means that graduates are ready to start work as public health practitioners.

With the guidance of our research-active tutors, you will explore strategies to improve the UK's health, from social change and targeting inequalities to designing and implementing national campaigns. A structured work experience assignment in your final year will give you the opportunity to use the knowledge and skills you have developed in the workplace and make valuable professional contacts.

**What you should know about this course**

* For subjects allied to medicine, we are ranked top three in London for student satisfaction with learning resources (2019 National Student Survey).

* The four year course is identical to the three year course, but with the bonus of a foundation year at the start. This course has lower entry criteria than the three year course.

* If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this is your route to a degree in public health.

* The course is taught at the university's iconic Greenwich Campus.

Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Assessment methods

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
EU
£15,100
per year
International
£15,100
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

We understand that the transition to University for Undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

The Uni


Course location:

University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)

Department:

School of Human Sciences

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What students say


How do students rate their degree experience?

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
16%
Male students
84%
Female students
70%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

After graduation


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Healthcare science (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£22,500
high
Average annual salary
99%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

64%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
12%
Health associate professionals
9%
Health professionals

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