Course Details

BSc (Hons) Environmental Health (Apprenticeship)

The Environmental Health (Apprenticeship) BSc (Honours) is a professional programme designed for individuals wishing to enter the environmental health profession. This course is the only accredited environmental health degree in southeast England

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Start Date

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Duration

4 years

Campus

London

Tuition Fee

£0 per year (UK home)

Study Mode

Full-time

Fee information

There is no cost to do a higher or degree apprenticeship for the apprentice. The employer and the government are required to pay the tuition fees, meaning the apprentice will not need a tuition fee loan. Tuition fees may be subject to change by Middlesex University London. Applicants should check the institution website for the latest fee information.

Structure

Course Structure

Year 1

Sciences of Environmental and Public Health
Environmental and Public Health Stressors
Foundations of Environmental Science
Introduction to Law and Health Protection

Year 2

Food and Safety Control
Housing Standards and Interventions
Environmental Protection

Year 3

Interventions in Occupational Health and Safety
Food Inspection, Food Standards and Fraud
Communications and Public Health Interventions
Research Methods and Science Innovation

Year 4

Dissertation
Professional Practice Preparation

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements

Most candidates will have at least one A level in a science or technology subject (Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Nutrition, Food Science or similar). Relevant or prior experiential learning may be considered. Applicants are required to be employed in a role that will enable them to engage in work activities that are relevant to developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to operate as a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner. Evidence of the ability to successfully engage with reflective work-based learning based on pre-entry assessment.

English Language Requirements

Please contact our admissions team for specific English language requirements for this program.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What career options are available for me after completing Environmental Health (Apprenticeship) BSc (Honours) from Middlesex University London?

Graduates can pursue careers as Environmental Health Officers or Practitioners in local authorities, or as professionals in the private sector, including travel companies, hotel chains, supermarkets, caterers, or consultancies. Opportunities also exist within government agencies like Public Health England and non-governmental organisations.

Can I study part-time at Middlesex University London?

This information is not currently available on the course page. Please contact us directly or Middlesex University London for the most up-to-date guidance.

What kind of student support will I get from Middlesex University London?

Students benefit from specialist teaching and learning spaces, including various laboratories. The institution provides support through tutorials, workplace coaches, and access to professional online databases and resources.

Does Middlesex University London provide employability services?

The course is vocationally orientated and designed to produce high-quality practitioners. Students develop transferable skills and professional knowledge, and the programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

Does Middlesex University London offer placements and/or internships?

This is a degree apprenticeship, which inherently involves work-based learning. Students are required to be employed in a relevant role to engage in work activities that develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Does Middlesex University London offer scholarships?

This information is not currently available on the course page. Please contact us directly or Middlesex University London for the most up-to-date guidance.

What makes this course different from similar courses?

It is the only accredited environmental health degree apprenticeship in London and South East London. It offers professional status, a degree, and an apprenticeship certificate, with strong connections to the London Food Markets.

Will this course help me build practical skills?

Yes, the course is highly practical. Students use specialist facilities like food inspection and chemistry laboratories and engage in work-based projects, site visits, and case studies to embed theory into practice.

What will my learning experience look like?

The learning experience is a work-integrated blended approach, including workshops, seminars, laboratory sessions, and self-directed learning. You will balance on-the-job development with academic study, supported by tutors and workplace coaches.

What should I know before applying for this course?

Applicants must be employed in a relevant role that allows them to develop the skills required for a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner. Employers set the selection criteria, typically requiring at least one A-level in a science or technology subject.

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