Environmental Health BSc

at Middlesex University

Course Content

• The programme covers key areas such as food safety, housing standards, pollution control, and occupational health and safety, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental health principles and practices.
• Students will study modules on environmental protection, risk assessment, toxicology, and epidemiology, equipping them with the skills to identify and manage environmental hazards effectively.
• The curriculum also includes modules on environmental legislation and enforcement, preparing students for regulatory roles in environmental health.
• Practical components of the course, such as field visits and laboratory sessions, allow students to gain hands-on experience in environmental sampling and analysis techniques.
• The programme incorporates a final-year project, enabling students to conduct independent research on an environmental health topic of their choice, further developing their analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Course Modules

• Environmental Health Science
• Physiology and Anatomy
• Food Animals and Vectors of Disease
• Principles of Health Stressors
• Introduction to Law and Environmental Health

Important Dates

The application process for this course at Middlesex University is temporarily closed. People who wish to apply should frequently visit the university's website to check for any updates on when they will start accepting applications again for this programme. The website will make an announcement when the application period reopens, at which point individuals can submit their applications.​​​​​​​

• Applicants must have an overall passing grade in a relevant subject area, including 45 credits at Level 3, all of which must be achieved at Merit level or above.
• Alternatively, applicants can gain entry with a combination of A-Level, BTEC, and other accepted qualifications that total between 112 and 128 UCAS Tariff points, with at least 32 points coming from a science subject.
• The minimum overall IELTS score required for non-native English speakers is 6.5, and they must also ensure that none of the individual band scores dips below 5.5.

International Tuition Fees:

£16600 per year

Graduates of the Environmental Health BSc programme at Middlesex University are prepared for roles as environmental health practitioners, environmental protection officers, food safety inspectors, health and safety inspectors, pollution control officers, and public health professionals. The degree provides training for careers monitoring and enforcing environmental and public health regulations in both the public and private sectors. Potential employers include local authorities, government agencies, consultancies, and industries focused on environmental management and public health protection.