Environmental Health BSc at Middlesex University

Programme overview

This is the only accredited environmental health degree in London and the southeast of England. It gives you the knowledge, skills and certifications to confidently work as an environmental health practitioner in any sector. Environmental health covers everything from public health and food safety to environmental protection, private-sector housing improvement and occupational health and safety.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: Department of Natural Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our course is vocationally-orientated and will provide you with the skills necessary to analyse environmental and health problems in scientific, technical and managerial terms. Compulsory modules include Foundations of Environmental Science, Environmental and Public Health Stressors, Introduction to Law and Health Protection, Sciences of Environmental and Public Health (Year 1); Food and Safety Control, Housing Standards and Interventions, Environmental Protection, Research Methods and Science Innovation (Year 2); Interventions in Occupational Health and Safety, Dissertation, Food Inspection, Food Standards and Fraud, Preparing for Professional Practice, Communications and Public Health Interventions (Year 3).

Career pathways

By completing this degree and then getting through the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) practitioner portfolio and professional discussion, you'll be able to gain a Certificate of Registration. This will allow you to qualify as an environmental health practitioner. Roles include Environmental health officers in local authorities, MSc Occupational Safety Health Management, MSc Public Health, MSc Sustainability Environmental Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 80-112 UCAS points including 32 points from a science subject. A level: BB-BBC including a C or above from a science subject. BTEC: MMP-DMM in a science subject. Access requirements: Overall pass in a relevant subject: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher. Combinations: A combination of A level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total 80-112 UCAS points including 32 points from a science subject. Interviews are not required for this course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time: £83 per taught credit (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £152 per taught credit (not included). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/07dd99d1-d8bd-6953-73b3-b03b89777558/environmental-health?studyYear=2027

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