MSc in Public and Environmental Health Sciences
University of Birmingham - College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Edgbaston, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 29,340 *
Application deadline
07 May 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* for international full-time students
Introduction
Our Public and Environmental Health Sciences MSc is designed for international students wishing to advance their knowledge and develop their careers in public and environmental health. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and runs in parallel to the Environmental Health MSc.
The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health for international students. It is taught in conjunction with the MSc in Environmental Health. We welcome international students to our courses.
This program is aimed at International students but is also open to UK students. If you are a UK student who wishes to work in the UK or pursue the CIEH Chartered route, please see the equivalent Environmental Health MSc program.
The course is taught using formal lectures, workshops, group work, case studies, practical simulations, industrial/commercial visits, and student-centered learning. Students benefit from being taught in a research-intense environment and are encouraged to develop their critical thinking and research skills. The course supports building the foundation of competence through the knowledge and skills required by the CIEH curriculum.
Why study this course?
This course provides the opportunity to explore the impacts that environmental health stressors (threats) have on the physical health and social well-being of individuals and communities. It comprises a twelve-month course leading to a Masters Degree in Public and Environmental Health Sciences.
The ethos of the course is to provide international students with the skills and knowledge to work within a range of organizations including national or local government, health services, commercial companies, and private consultancies. The course is led by experienced Environmental Health Practitioners supported by external lecturers who are recognized specialists in their fields. You will have the opportunity to be taught by and supported in your research dissertations by the research scientists within the Division of Environmental Health and Risk Management.
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Our MSc in Public and Environmental Health Sciences is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health is the professional body that oversees all professional practices and qualifications in the UK. It is a member of the International Federation of Environmental Health. It has endorsed this MSc as being suitable for international students who wish to pursue a career in Environmental Health.
Students can apply to the CIEH for Associate membership of the CIEH as registered students on this course. This brings a range of benefits.
International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH)
The University is a member of the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) which represents environmental practitioners at an international level.
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Scholarships and Funding
Birmingham Masters Scholarship
Our Birmingham Masters Scholarship offers £2,000 via a tuition fee discount, to support the brightest and best applicants undertaking Masters study at Birmingham during 2024-2025.
Postgraduate Progression Award
Our Postgraduate Progression Awards offer final-year undergraduates at the University of Birmingham a fee discount of £1,500 for postgraduate taught study.
As a Birmingham graduate, we want to support you in taking the next steps in your journey as you continue to study and develop your career. With the familiarity of the University of Birmingham, you will have access to our resources, facilities, and support networks to shape and secure your future. As one of the UK’s Top 15 universities, we can assure you that you will receive our well-being and career support, community, and resources to assist you in your development.
The tuition fee discounts for our progressing undergraduate students are our commitment to you, in appreciation of your choice to stay with us for your postgraduate degree.
Curriculum
Modules
- Food Control and Hygiene Management - (20 credits)
- Occupational Health and Safety - (20 credits)
- Environmental Protection and Climate Change - (20 credits)
- Health Protection - (20 credits)
- Public Health Integration - (20 credits)
- Chemical and Biological Incident Management - (20 credits)
- Green Infrastructure and Health
- Dissertation - (60 credits)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course have found employment with:
- Government Health Departments
- Government Health and Environmental Protection Agencies
- International and National Non-Governmental organizations
- Multi-national companies
- International Environmental Health Consultancies
- Higher Educational Establishments
During the time on the course, students will be encouraged to develop employability skills which are essential for graduate recruitment. These include:
- Time management
- Communication Skills
- Team working
- Personal planning and organisation
- Critical thinking skills