BSc (Hons) Environmental Health with Foundation Year

at Cardiff Metropolitan University

• The foundation year covers study skills, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and an introduction to environmental health. 
• Core modules in subsequent years include environmental protection, food safety management, housing and health, health and safety legislation, and public health. 
• Students also learn about contaminated land, air quality management, noise control, and environmental sampling and monitoring. 
• Practical work experience through placements and field trips is integral to the curriculum. 
• In the final year, students complete a research project and study topics like environmental epidemiology and environmental criminology.

Course Modules

• Food Safety Management
• Determinants of Health
• Workplace Environment
• Environmental Health Sciences
• Living Environment

Important Dates

Cardiff Metropolitan University will open applications well before the intake period begins. Potential students must ensure they have all the necessary documents before applying. It is recommended that students keep an eye on the university's website for updates regarding future application openings. Additionally, students can use UniScholars to initiate their application process.

• The tariff points required range from 104 to 112. Students must have five GCSE subjects graded C/4 or above, including the English Language/Welsh First Language and Mathematics/Mathematics-Numeracy. 
• Three A-level subjects are mandatory for A-level qualifications, with at least one subject achieving a grade B, but there is no specific subject requirement.
•  The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is considered equivalent to the third A-level subject. 
• Those with an Access to Higher Education Diploma must have 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 Level 3 credits at Merit, with no specific subject requirements. 
• For the International Baccalaureate Diploma, a Higher Level score of 6 is needed; again, there are no specific subject requirements.
• The standard undergraduate requirement for IELTS Academic is a score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component falling below 5.5. For more advanced courses, a score of 6.5 overall is required, with 6.5 in both reading and writing and a minimum of 6.0 in the other components.
• For PTE Academic, a minimum overall score of 59 is needed, with no section scoring below 59. A score of 62 overall is required for higher-level courses, with at least 62 in reading and writing and a minimum of 59 in speaking and listening.
• In TOEFL IBT, an overall score of 72 is the standard requirement, with minimum scores in each skill: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, and Speaking 20. An overall score of 83 is necessary for advanced courses, with minimum scores in each skill: Reading 19, Listening 20, Writing 24, and Speaking 20.

Cardiff Metropolitan University charges between ​£16,000/Yr and £17,600/Yr as tuition fees for the BSc (Hons) Environmental Health with Foundation Year programme. The university recommends that students routinely consult the official website to remain up-to-date on any changes to the fees charged for their chosen course.

Cardiff Metropolitan University's BSc (Hons) Environmental Health with Foundation Year programme prepares graduates for various careers in the environmental health sector. Typical roles include environmental health officer positions within local authorities, where they enforce laws and regulations related to environmental protection, food safety, housing standards, and public health.