Overview

Develop your skills and knowledge to kickstart your career as an environmental health practitioner.

This Environmental Health programme from University of Birmingham meets the academic requirements for becoming a graduate Environmental Health Officer, empowering you to start your professional journey immediately after graduation.

Career opportunities

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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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Microbiology and Safety

Food Control and Hygiene Management

Environmental Protection and Climate Change

Health Protection

Housing and Law

Public Health Integration

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences Environmental Sciences View 198 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 Honours Degree in a science-based subject

A relevant 2:2 degree will be considered for entry where the applicant has relevant work experience.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

30370 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30370 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10900 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK: £5,450 Part-time

International: £15,185 Part-time

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Health.

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Programme Structure

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Birmingham

Funding

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