Public Health (Extended) BSc (Hons)
University of Greenwich
Key Course Facts
Course Description
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:
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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.
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If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this is your route to a degree in public health.
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Students studying the BSc Hons Public Health can expect to earn up to £30,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020).
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The course is taught at the university's iconic Greenwich Camp
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 24 graduates of Public Health (Extended) BSc (Hons) at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Environmental and Public Health.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Public Health (Extended) BSc (Hons) at University of Greenwich
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Public Health (Extended) 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 | £20000 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £10000 - £29500 | £13500 - £33000 |
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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 (Extended), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
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 (Extended) BSc (Hons) at University of Greenwich
| 79% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 2% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 2% | Therapy professionals |
| 2% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 2% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 1% | Teaching Professionals |
| 0% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 0% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
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
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, International Baccalaureate (IB), Access to HE courses, or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Public Health (Extended), BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Public Health (Extended) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14500 | year 1 |
| International | £14500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| 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:
- Foundation
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #43
- #53
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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 University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Environmental Health with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 100% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £11000 | 130 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health (Extended) BSc (Hons) | University of Greenwich | 82% | 1% | 10% | £9250 | £14500 | 119 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health BA | Buckinghamshire New University | 100% | 0% | 18% | £9250 | £12500 | 94 | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
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Midwifery with Public Health (January) Msci (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 44% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £12000 | 137 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health BSc (Hons) | University of Greenwich | 82% | 1% | 10% | £9250 | £14500 | 119 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Health BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 100% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £16100 | 130 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health and Health Promotion with Foundation Year BSc | Canterbury Christ Church University | 76% | 0% | 40% | £9250 | £14500 | 95 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 67% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £19800 | 140 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 100% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £16100 | 132 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Health (4 Years including Foundation Social) BA/BSc | Cardiff Metropolitan University | 83% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £13000 | 124 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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%