Public Health with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
BSc (Hons) Public Health at Liverpool John Moores University will help you develop the skills and knowledge to positively impact some of the biggest issues affecting individuals, communities and society today, from local trends to global pandemics. Learn through practical fieldwork, seminars and lectures.
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Foundation Year offers a more accessible route onto the BSc (Hons) Public Health degree at LJMU
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The degree has a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding population-based health and ways of working to protect and promote health
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Based in LJMU's Public Health Institute (PHI), which specialises in research on drugs, alcohol, violence, and sexual health
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PHI is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Violence Prevention
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Opportunities for work-related learning in organisations involved in public health and links with stakeholders in local health and community organisations
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Wide variety of career destinations for public health graduates
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Opportunities for study abroad, for example with our partners at Southern Connecticut State University
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Start month: September
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Campus location: City Campus
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 19 graduates of Public Health with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Environmental and Public Health.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Public Health with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Public Health with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £25000 | £21500 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £30000 | £13000 - £27500 | £22500 - £33500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Environmental and Public Health
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28154 | £25183 | £28833 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £32442 | £19077 - £30317 | £22042 - £34333 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Public Health with Foundation Year, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
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Level 5
Level 6
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Public Health with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Minimum number of A Levels required: 2 Subject specific requirements: There are no subject specific requirements. Is general studies acceptable? Yes Average A Level offer: CCD
International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Additional information: Equivalent to 88 UCAS points
90 credit diploma: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Subjects / grades required: Equivalent to 88 UCAS points Diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Diploma subjects / grades required: Equivalent to 88 UCAS points Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Extended diploma subjects / grades required: Equivalent to 88 UCAS points
Applicants must have achieved 5 GCSEs grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics or acceptable equivalent or be in the process of completing these prior to starting the course. We will consider the following Level 2 qualifications in place of English Language and Mathematics GCSE grade C or above: Key Skills, City and Guilds, OCR (via Learn Direct) and ALAN. You must contact the Faculty Admissions Team to check equivalent qualifications prior to applying.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Public Health with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £11000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Liverpool John Moores University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Liverpool John Moores University in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #24
- #31
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- Health Professions
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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About Liverpool John Moores University
Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers students a wide range of resources, such as international student and career support, and state-of-the-art facilities. Some examples of their exceptional facilities include Festo Automation Training Rigs, Tektronix Oscilloscopes, and sophisticated Engineering labs and Maritime simulators. The campus is located just a short 10-minute walk from Liverpool’s City Centre, giving learners the chance to experience the city in their free time.
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Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian University League Tables by Subject:
- Student to Staff Ratio 15%
Entry Standards 15%
Expenditure per Student 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction 4%
Career Prospects 15%
Value added 15%