Environmental Health MSc

Environmental health is the branch of public health concerned with how our living, working and leisure environments affect our health. It's a gripping subject to study and a fascinating field to work in. Whether you're helping improve the living conditions of society's poorest, or working with a company to improve health and safety for staff and customers, your work will have a huge, life-changing and often life-saving impact.

Why study MSc Environmental Health at Middlesex University?

Middlesex University is the largest and foremost provider of environmental health education in the UK. This course is highly work-focused, with a strong emphasis on practical laboratory work and real-life case studies and you'll be able to take advantage of our close links within the industry.

The course is centred on UK law and practice, but is designed to be flexible and provide education and training that will be valuable internationally. You will have access to a range of excellent facilities include a microbiology laboratory and pestology materials. You will be able to study specialist modules areas such as food safety, and health and safety which are particularly valued by both local authorities and the private sector.

Many of our teaching staff are chartered environmental health practitioners and under their expert guidance, previous students have done research into a wide variety of areas, including listeria in food, the effects of heavy smoking, skin lightening, water pollution and the attitudes of people living in high-rise buildings towards recycling.

Course highlights

• The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, and you'll be eligible to apply for membership of the institute.
• As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

• We normally require a second class honours degree 2:2 or above, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject
• We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications
• Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate three years' relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

• The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

   

  
  

The MSc Environmental Health program offers a diverse and rewarding career path for environmental health practitioners, encompassing various aspects such as food poisoning, TB outbreaks, and livestock health. Graduates often work in local authorities, gaining experience in various settings and enhancing communication and listening skills. Other career options include research, consultancy, education, and training. The diverse roles available include positions at the Environment Agency, Public Health England, DEFRA, Food Standards Agency, Health and Safety Executive, and NHS. Additionally, opportunities exist within local authorities, housing associations, and sectors like travel, retail, and waste management.