MSc Environmental Health at University of Birmingham

Develop your skills and knowledge to kickstart your career as an environmental health practitioner. Our MSc course equips you with the expertise to tackle global environmental challenges and promote public health sustainability. Our MSc in Environmental Health meets the academic requirements for becoming a graduate Environmental Health Officer, empowering you to start your professional journey immediately after graduation.

Department: Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time routes of 2-5 years are available  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are 6 compulsory modules at 20 credits each, with a final Dissertation and Research project module that equates to 60 credits, meaning an overall total of 180 credits. Modules include Environmental Protection and Climate Change, Food Control and Hygiene Management, Health Protection Module, Housing and Law, Public Health Integration, Occupational Health and Safety, Dissertation with Placement.

Career pathways

Environmental Health plays a crucial role in maintaining public well-being by ensuring that workplaces are safe and free from hazards, the air we breathe is clean and free from pollutants, the food we consume is safe and hygienic, and the housing we live in is of high quality and free from health risks,. By addressing these critical areas, Environmental Health helps to prevent illnesses and injuries, ultimately keeping people out of hospitals and promoting a healthier community overall.

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