BSc in Population Health (Full Time) BSc in Population Health (Full Time) University College London
Bachelor Degree , Population Genetics
Course Description
The Population Health BSc will give you a grounding in the different social science disciplines used to study population health, preparing you for research and professional practice in the health sector and beyond.
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World-leading researchers will teach you the social, economic and demographic distribution of health and disease, and train you to analyse data to address health inequalities.
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You will develop quantitative data-analysis skills. These are in high demand by employers, especially in the health sector.
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You will also learn the theory, history and policy of population health, creating a unique multidisciplinary educational experience.
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You will benefit from small-group, problem-based teaching, including hands-on computer practical classes.
Course Content
Year 1
Core or compulsory module(s)
Epidemiological Transition
Measuring Population Health
Research Methods in Population Health
Social Determinants of Health
Optional modules
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
Principles of Social Science Research
Perspectives on Global Health
Statistics for Population Health
Year 2
Core or compulsory module(s)
Acute and Chronic Infectious Diseases
Data Analysis
Health Demography
The Life Course
Frontiers of Knowledge in Population Health
Optional modules
You will select at least one of the following optional modules:
Health and Behaviour
Social Theory
Qualitative Research Methods
In addition, students will be able to choose a module from other UCL departments.
Year 3
Core or compulsory module(s)
Advanced Topics in Data Analysis
Causal Analysis: Observational Data
Population Health dissertation
Optional modules
You will select 60 credits of optional modules from the following:
Population Ageing
Genomics, Health and Society
Health Economics
Health Psychology
Child and Adolescent Public Health
Study Abroad
In addition, students will be able to choose from a wide range of modules in other UCL departments.
Entry Requirements
A Levels
Grades
ABB
Subjects
No specific subjects.
Please refer to UCL’s list of preferred A level subjects.
GCSEs
English Language at grade C or 5, plus Mathematics or Statistics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs
Contextual offer
Grades
BBB (more about contextual offers)
Subjects
No specific subjects.
GCSEs
English Language at grade C or 5, plus Mathematics or Statistics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs
IB Diploma
Points
34
Subjects
A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5.
Contextual offer
Points
32 (more about contextual offers)
Subjects
A score of 15 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5.
English language requirements
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.
The English language level for this programme is: Good (Advanced for GCSE/IGCSE)
A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.
Assessment Methods
Assessment takes place via various methods including examinations, practical exercises, essays, individual and group presentations and a dissertation in the final year of study. The weight given to each method will vary to ensure manageable workloads throughout the programme. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken.
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