Public Health (extended), Bsc Hons in University of Greenwich, UK

Public Health (extended), Bsc Hons in University of Greenwich

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.

Study public health at Greenwich for an exciting start to a lifelong career in a dynamic field of work. Our strong emphasis on employment-orientated knowledge and skills development will mean that you graduate ready to start work as a competent public health practitioner.

This public health degree starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. Once completed, you then study the same modules as on our three-year course. This will give you 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, for example.

With the guidance of our research-active tutors, you will explore strategies that will 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).
•  This four-year course is identical to the three-year course but has a foundation year and can be accessed with lower entry requirements.
•  If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this is your route to a degree in public health.
•  One of only two BSc Public Health courses in London and the South East, scoring 90% for overall satisfaction.
•  Located across the university's iconic Greenwich Maritime Campus

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Opportunities for graduates with this degree are bountiful with previous students now working in a variety of roles employed by local government, charities, the National Health Service, the wide sweep of organisations in the voluntary sector, regional, national and international bodies working on improving health, and industries involved in food, transport, the environment, pollution and education.

Do you provide employability services?

The Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We strive to deliver a professional service with the aim of empowering our students to achieve their potential. We provide the following:

• CV and cover letter checks
• Application support
• One-to-one careers advice
• Interview tips and support
• Careers fairs
• Internships
• Graduate jobs.

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK	£348
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