Taught course

Environmental Health

Institution
University of Birmingham · Division of Environmental Health and Risk Management
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

Entry onto the course requires a science based honours degree (2:1 minimum). A relevant 2.2 degree will be considered for entry where the applicant has relevant work experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This MSc programme provides an accredited pathway for science-based graduates to become environmental health practitioners. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) as meeting its core curriculum requirements.

We recognise the value of providing practical experience and expertise to our students as well as the taught elements of the course. Site visits are arranged in order for students to put into practice their newly acquired skills. Students benefit from being taught in a research-intense environment and are encouraged to develop their critical thinking and research skills. The course supports building the foundation of competence through the knowledge and skills required by the CIEH curriculum. We welcome international students on our courses.

This programme is open to international students and is the route that must be taken by people who intend to work in the UK as an Environmental Health Practitioner. If you are an international student and not intending to work in the UK, the Public and Environmental Health MSc programme is more tailored for international students. This Public and Environmental Health MSc is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

This course fulfils the academic requirements to become a graduate Environmental Health Officer. Having gained the MSc in Environmental Health, graduates will begin practicing. Alongside this, graduates can sign up to either the new Environmental Health registration scheme or Chartered Environmental Practitioner Programme (CPP), both of which are run by the CIEH. Both of these routes lead to registration and are designed to develop highly competent and professional practitioners in the field.

Our students can apply to be an Affiliate member of the CIEH.Details of membership can be found on the CIEH website.

Students benefit from being taught in a research intense environment and are encouraged to develop their critical thinking and research skills. The course supports building the foundation of competence through the knowledge and skills required by the CIEH curriculum.

Information for international students

IELTS: 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band

Fees and funding

UK students
£10,530 FT
International students
£29,340 FT only

Learn more about fees and funding.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24-60 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Enquiry Service
Email
postgraduate@contacts.bham.ac.uk