Course starts: September 2027 Location: London, Stratford (UCL East)

Business and Health (Health Technology) BSc

UCL’s Business and Health BSc is a three-year degree that blends a core business curriculum, including accounting, marketing, finance, strategy, and entrepreneurship, with course options in health sciences, healthcare management, and health technologies.

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Key information

Study mode
Full-time
Duration
3 academic years full time
Fees (2026/27)
UK: £9,790 per year
International: £39,200 per year
Application deadlines
13 January 2027. Applications close at 6pm UK time.
Applications may stay open after this UCAS Equal Consideration deadline, please check UCAS for details.
Course starts
September 2027
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UCAS code
172C
Location
London, Stratford (UCL East)
Department
Global Business School for Health
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Entry requirements

There are no additional requirements for this specialism.

Grades
ABB
GCSEs
English Language at grade C or 4 and Mathematics or Statistics at grade C or 4

Contextual offer

Grades
BBC
GCSEs
English Language at grade C or 4 and Mathematics or Statistics at grade C or 4

At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages and International Education.

UCL is committed to widening access to higher education. Access UCL is our contextual offer scheme for applicants from groups that are underrepresented at UCL. We assess your eligibility for Access UCL based on the information contained within your UCAS application. We review and update our Access UCL eligibility criteria and datasets every year, so please check the requirements for the year you plan to apply.

The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) prepare international students for a UCL undergraduate degree who do not have the qualifications to enter directly. These intensive one-year foundation courses are taught on our central London campus.

Typical UPC students will be high achievers in a 12-year school system which does not meet the standard required for direct entry to UCL.

For more information see: ucl.ac.uk/upc.

About this course

The Health Technology post enrolment specialism teaches the business acumen, technical knowledge, and regulatory expertise essential for success in the rapidly expanding health tech sector. Students will examine emerging digital and medical technologies, understand health data and cybersecurity, and foster skills in digital transformation and health technology entrepreneurship. 

This course is ideal for students who want to understand how business principles can be applied to transform health and healthcare. As a business management degree with a health focus, it equips you with the skills to lead, innovate, and improve systems across the health sector.

Course structure

There are 4 compulsory modules in Year 2 (15 credits each) for all students:

  • Comparative Health Systems
  • Health Ethics
  • Principles and Practices of Project Management
  • Research Methods for Management and Health

There are 4 compulsory modules for Health Technology students in Year 2 (15 credits each):

  • Medical Innovation and Enterprise I
  • Medical Innovation and Enterprise II
  • Digital Health Technologies and Applications
  • Health Data and Cyber Security

Modules

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Compulsory modules

Teaching is delivered through lectures (which may feature guest speakers alongside UCL academics), seminars, group work and online learning via UCL’s virtual learning environment. You will also take part in weekly tutorials and case‑based activities that help you develop analytical and presentation skills. Project workshops support your investigative and data‑analysis skills, with opportunities to apply these to real‑world business and health contexts. You will have access to online learning tools where you can engage with UCL academics, guest speakers and fellow students.

Assessments are carried out through a variety of methods, including examinations, essays, reports, presentations, literature reviews, critical appraisals and practical analyses. The balance of assessment types is designed to provide a manageable workload across the course, with modules assessed in the academic year in which they are taken.

Students will spend approximately 15 hours per week in structured, in‑person learning through seminars, lectures and tutorials. They are also expected to undertake around 25 hours of independent study alongside their in‑class activities, which include readings, videos and other online learning tasks.

The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.

Fees and funding

Study mode UK fee (2026/27) Overseas fee (2026/27)
Full time £9,790 £39,200

UK undergraduate fees for 2026/27 are subject to parliamentary approval and are for the first year only. Fees for subsequent years may be subject to increase: Student Terms and Conditions. UK fees are in line with the Government announcement on fee cap increases. Fees for 2027/28 entry will be published in August 2026.

International undergraduate students benefit from a cohort guarantee unless indicated below, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.

International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2026/27 entrants.

Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.

Additional costs

In Year 2, the following modules on the Health Science post enrolment specialism are taught at the UCL Bloomsbury campus:

  • Frontiers of Knowledge in Population Health A Life Course
  • Approach to Health Acute and Chronic Infectious Diseases
  • Demographic Analysis

In Year 3, the following module is taught as part of the Health Science post enrolment specialism at the UCL Bloomsbury campus:

  • Population Ageing

Students will need to fund their own travel between the UCL Bloomsbury and UCL East campuses for the face-to-face components of these modules.

For in-person teaching, UCL's main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1–2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2026. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide. If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc., please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.

Why study this course at UCL?

This course is delivered by UCL’s Global Business School for Health (UCL GBSH), the world’s first business school dedicated to health and healthcare management. Based at UCL East on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, our school sits at the intersection of world‑class academic research, cutting‑edge health innovation, and the dynamic communities of east London. Students also benefit from UCL’s broader community at Bloomsbury, connecting them to hospitals, institutes, and research centres across the capital.

As part of UCL GBSH, you will become an active member of an academic community shaped by research‑driven teaching and real‑world practice. Throughout your studies, you will develop essential workplace skills, including critical analysis, collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving, alongside specialist knowledge in both business and health. You’ll gain the tools to understand complex health challenges and the strategic mindset to design solutions that improve healthcare delivery, optimise resources, and enhance patient experiences.

You will also have access to extensive career development opportunities. UCL GBSH facilitates employer connections through Careers Fairs, networking events, employer panels, alumni talks, and support from our dedicated in‑house careers team. Our global alumni network continues to grow, providing valuable professional insights and mentorship across business, health, technology, and management.

Beyond your academic development, UCL offers a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming student community. At UCL East, you can engage with interdisciplinary student groups, innovation hubs, and local partners, while central London’s cultural, professional, and social opportunities are just a short journey away. From world‑class museums and cultural venues to major healthcare institutions and businesses, the city becomes an extension of your learning environment.

By combining expertise from business and health, this course equips you to become a future leader in one of the world’s most rapidly growing and impactful sectors.

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What this course will give you

As the Business and Health BSc/MSci launched for 2025/26 entry, we’re excited to shape our first cohort of graduates. Based on the course’s design and industry alignment, we expect graduates to have:

  • An enhanced understanding of contemporary topics driving transformational global healthcare.
  • An ability to view health and healthcare from an interdisciplinary perspective.
  • Substantial research and analytical skills and methodologies which support an understanding of data driven approaches to healthcare.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, which support management for healthcare management, science, technology and entrepreneurship. 
  • The capacity to manage and lead effectively a diverse work force.
  • The ability to exploit opportunities independently or within your organisations.

  • We expect that graduates of the Health Science post enrolment specialism can pursue diverse career paths in healthcare and related fields. They may work as healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, or administrators in clinical settings. They may also work in public health, health promotion, health education, community health organisations, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and government agencies.
  • We expect that graduates of the Healthcare Management post enrolment specialism can pursue careers in healthcare administration, hospital management, healthcare consulting, healthcare finance, health policy analysis, and healthcare leadership positions within hospitals, healthcare systems, insurance companies, government agencies, and consulting firms. 
  • We expect graduates from the Health Technology post enrolment specialisms to pursue careers like health product and technology management, digital health transformation, health analytics, and health policy and regulation. These students would also be well-suited to pursue careers in health and medical technology entrepreneurship, either joining new start-ups or starting their own.

  • Scientific research, development and analysis
  • Banking and investment
  • Charities, NGOs and international development
  • Academic research and HE
  • Accountancy and financial services
  • Other professional, scientific and technical activities
  • Health and social care

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How to apply

Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.

Frequently asked questions

What are the course options on this course?

  • The Business and Health degree has three course options: Health Science, Healthcare Management and Health Technology.

Can I change my course option selection?

  • Yes, you can. Once you are enrolled, there will be a short window to switch course option until the module selection period closes. It is essential to raise any concerns early if you are uncertain about your course option selection. 

Can I transfer between the BSc and MSci? 

  • Yes, you can. If you are unsure whether to pick the BSc or MSci, we advise you apply for the MSci initially. You can transfer between the BSc and MSci until the end of Year 1. There are no specific conditions for transferring. 

Selection

For further information on UCL's selection process see: How we assess your application.

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You are applying for the Business and Health BSc course. Please note that the course options presented as post-enrolment specialisms will be available for you to choose once your enrolment is confirmed. For application guidance please visit Application guidelines.

Course starts: September 2027

UCAS applications open for 2027 entry on 12 May 2026.

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