Public Health

Getting in

As the university states it

A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a health-related subject is required. Evidence of equivalent professional qualifications (MBBS, BDS BSc or BVSc) or experience will be considered on an individual basis. Intercalating Medical and Dental Applicants: i) QUB: Intercalating medical and dental students within QUB will be considered if: a) QUB 3rd year students – must pass all 3rd year modules at first attempt achieving an overall profile of 2.2 equivalent. b) QUB 4th year students - must pass all 3rd year modules at first attempt achieving an overall profile of 2.2 equivalent and also pass all 4th year modules at first attempt. c) have permission to intercalate from either the Director of Medical Education or Dentistry as appropriate. ii) External: An external medical or dental student wishing to intercalate will be considered if: a) they have successfully completed all assessments at first attempt for the year in which they are applying. b) they have achieved at least an overall Lower Second Class Honours degree standard as determined by their University. c) they have permission to intercalate from their Medical or Dental School as appropriate. iii) International: a) Applicants who are currently studying an overseas Medical (e.g. MBBS or MBChB) or Dental degree at a recognised institution acceptable to the University, may apply. b) Applicants must have passed all assessments at first attempt for the year in which they are applying, normally 3rd year for those completing a 5 year programme or 4th year for those completing a 6 year programme. c) Applicants may be required to provide details of the medical or dental curriculum they are studying in order to confirm compatibility. d) Have permission to intercalate from their Medical or Dental School as appropriate. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 31st July 2025 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal. Please note: A deposit will be required to secure a place on this course.