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BSc (Hons) Environmental Health (Apprenticeship)

MUMiddlesex University London · London

Tuition: £0/yr
Duration: 4 years
Intakes: Sep
English: IELTS 6.0

Information from mdx.ac.uk, updated 4 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

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 and prepares students for a career as an Environmental Health Practitioner in the public or private UK sector. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to assess and apply effective solutions to improve environmental and public health, covering topics such as food safety, housing, pollution, and occupational health and safety. The programme is delivered over 4 years full-time through a work-integrated blended learning approach, combining on-campus study with workplace experience. Students will benefit from specialist facilities, including food inspection and microbiology laboratories. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to complete the CIEH Chartered Practitioner Programme. This course is ideal for those currently employed in a relevant role who wish to develop their professional expertise while earning a degree and an apprenticeship certificate.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

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.

English Language Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international): £24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer: £2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester): £12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Sciences of Environmental and Public Health30 Credits Credits

Environmental and Public Health Stressors30 credits Credits

Foundations of Environmental Science30 credits Credits

Introduction to Law and Health Protection30 credits Credits

Year 2

Food and Safety Control30 credits Credits

Housing Standards and Interventions30 credits Credits

Environmental Protection30 credits Credits

Year 3

Interventions in Occupational Health and Safety30 Credits Credits

Food Inspection, Food Standards and Fraud0 credits Credits

Communications and Public Health Interventions30 credits Credits

Research Methods and Science Innovation30 credits Credits

Year 4

Dissertation30 credits Credits

Professional Practice Preparation30 credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo: £38k
Median starting salary: 120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated: 4 June 2026
Source: mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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