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Technology Ave,Blantyre,Glasgow

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH at University of West of Scotland

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH at University of West of Scotland
Course Duration 4 Years
Course Intake September
Course Details Website Link Visit Website 
Course Level Undergraduate
Tution Fees £ 13,000
English Language Requirment
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 78
PTE 54

OVERVIEW

The UWS BSc Environmental Health is the only undergraduate degree course in Scotland to be accredited by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland.

It provides a direct pathway to become a professional environmental health officer (EHO), allowing you to apply your knowledge of science, technology, law and professional practice to keep people safe and healthy.

Environmental health examines how the natural and built environment impacts upon human health. Professionals are responsible for ensuring that people’s living and working surroundings are safe and healthy. 

Environmental health is made up of the following specialisms: 

  • food safety
  • food standards
  • occupational health & safety
  • public health
  • waste management 
  • built environment
  • pollution control

After Year 1 you have the option to progress to degrees in applied bioscience, chemistry, and occupational safety and health as well as environmental health.

COURSE DETAILS

The BSc (Hons) Environmental Health will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage the health and safety of your organisation. If you are not yet employed, this degree will enable you to become a professional environmental health officer (EHO) or move into broader environmental health role in a range of industry sectors. 

This course was developed with input from industry experts, local authorities and the Association of Chief Environmental Health Officers in Scotland.  It is the only one of its kind on offer in Scotland that is accredited by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) and the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH). 

Jobs

BSc (Hons) Environmental Health graduates currently work in both the public and private sectors in careers including: 

  • environmental health officer 
  • food hygiene inspectors 
  • noise pollution officers 
  • waste management consultants 
  • health and safety advisors 
  • pest control officers

Further Study

Some graduates choose to continue their studies in environmental health on taught MSc programmes and in postgraduate research.

University of the West of Scotland The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The annual tuition fee for a variety of courses are given below.

Level of Study Non-EU Tuition Fee
UG Class based £12,000
UG Lab based £14,000
PG taught (Class based) £12,600
PG Taught (Lab Based) £14,600
PG Research (Class based) £12,600
PG Research (Lab based) £14,600
PG Research (Lab based) (CEPS) £15,900
University of West of Scotland Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate £ 8,900
Postgraduate  9,200
University of West of Scotland Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living £ 5,500
Campus accommodation £ 4,300
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
University of West of Scotland English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 6.0
IELTS Postgraduate 6.0
TOEFL Undergraduate 78
TOEFL Postgraduate 78
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
University of West of Scotland University Contact Details
University of West of Scotland Address
Technology Ave,Blantyre Technology Ave G72 0LH
University of West of Scotland Email
elaine.robertson@uws.ac.uk
University of West of Scotland Phone
0141 849 4101