BSc (Hons) Environmental Health Management (Environmental and Public Health)

Key Facts

• Learn the critical analysis skills essential to a career in this field
• Develop an awareness and understanding of current practice and make decisions on when it should be changed and developed
• Grasp relevant legislation and best practice and how it applies in real-world situations
• Staff on the course have professional experience and expertise in a range of specialisms

Course Content

BSc (Hons) Environmental Health Management (Environmental and Public Health)*

The course covers areas including health and safety law, environmental sciences, occupational health and safety management, housing and health, project management and leadership in public health.

Modules

BSc (Hons) Environmental and Public Health*

Level 4                                                                          

Health and Safety Law

Biology and Microbiology

Materials

IT and Statistics

Health and Safety Management  Information

Environmental Sciences               

Level 5                     

Occupational Health and Safety Management

Fundamentals of Public Health

Research and Epidemiology

Occupational Health and Hygiene

Housing and Health

Food Hygiene and Health

Level 6                                                                 

Dissertation

Environmental Health and Health Protection      

Occupational Health and Safety (Core Option)

Health Promotion (Core Option)              

Environmental Management     

Project Management

Leadership in Public Health

Negotiated Learning

Career Opportunities

The course will equip graduates for careers in local government, NHS, consultancy and fourth-sector organisations. The evolving public health structure nationally means demand is expected to rise for professional services in this area across a range of organisations.

Entry Requirements & Applying

The academic requirements for the degree are for at least 240 UCAS tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account.

Course duration

Full-time

Three years

Part-time

Four years

Fees 2013/14

Full-time 

£7,250

Part time

£1,350.00