Public Health at University of Manchester - UCAS

University of Manchester

Degree level: Undergraduate

Public Health

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Course summary

This is an undergraduate course (BSc with Hons) based on our successful Master of Public Health course. Our BSc Public Health course is aimed at applicants from around the world who are interested in a career in public health or are seeking new skills in this area. Contemporary public health practice requires practitioners to be adaptable and flexible, with a broad experience of a range of subject areas. You will learn within a research-active public health department. The course can be taken both full-time and part-time and you will be able to make use of the world-class learning facilities on campus. This course will equip you with:

the skills and knowledge to apply to public health concerns at local, national and international level;

the ability to apply relevant theory and scientific principles to practical situations;

the capability of meeting core competencies in public health.

How to apply

29Jan

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:: B902

Institution code:: M20

Campus name:: Main Site

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBB

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

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3). The specific course requirements are: of the 45 credits at level 3, 30 must be at Distinction grade and the remaining 15 credits at merit grade. Also, 30 of the 45 level 3 credits must be in science or health-science related subjects. You must also have GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above. We no longer accept equivalents to GCSE for English and Maths. We also consider other factors on an individual basis, such as additional educational achievements, life experience and work related skills.

Scottish Higher

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

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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

Scottish Advanced Higher

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points

We require 33 points overall with grades 5,5,5 in higher level subjects (one of which must include Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics [Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation], Physics, Geography, Geology, Computer Science or Psychology). We will consider a number of other comparable qualifications, studied in the UK and internationally. If you have any queries about your particular qualification, please email [email protected]

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A-levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is Grade B and two A-levels at grade BB, normally including at least one science from the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science. GCSEs must include English Language and Maths at a minimum of Grade C or 4 or above.

Extended Project

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M1, M1, M2

We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A-level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken. Candidates taking Pre-U principal subjects in conjunction with A-levels are expected to achieve a combination of M1, M1, M2 in the Pre-U and BBB at A-level in three distinct subjects to include at least one science or science related subject (Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, or Applied Science). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDD

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - DD

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate - D

T Level

We will accept the Science and Healthcare Science pathways only and require an overall grade of Distinction.Contextual offers do not currently apply to applicants offering T-Level qualifications. Applicants meeting our contextual admissions criteria will not be made a reduced offer. T Level applicants who meet our contextual admissions criteria, and who have been predicted a Merit, may be made an aspirational offer at the standard entry requirements of the course e.g., an offer subject to them achieving an overall grade of Distinction.

We consider your full educational background. A decision about your suitability for this course will not be taken based solely on the foundation year completed, and will include all prior qualifications. Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme are required to achieve BBB in any subjects, with EAP B (6.5) and C (6.0) in each component.

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	6.5	6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL (iBT)	90	90 overall with 22 in all subscores.

If you have international qualifications, you may be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability. Minimum requirements are typically: Grade C/4 GCSE English; TOEFL (iBT) - 90 overall with 22 in all subscores; IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; CIE OR UCLES 1119 English at Grade C.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Fees for entry in 2025 have not yet been set. For entry in 2024 the tuition fees were £9,250 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2025 entry.

Sponsorship information

The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability, and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.

Provider information

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M13 9PL

Course contact details

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Location	Qualification	Study mode	Duration	Start date	Apply
Main Site	BSc (Hons) - Bachelor of Science (with Honours)	Full-time	3 years	22 September 2025	Available to Apply	Course option 78989150-f146-43d4-9a97-019b0a2ed762