Undergraduate BSc (Hons)

Environmental Health

Learn how to protect and improve the safety and health of the public. You’ll study food safety, housing, environmental protection and public health on this accredited degree.

Environmental Health

Course Overview

  • UCAS code


    B911
  • Institution code


    L27
  • Main location


    City Campus
  • Attendance


    Full-Time
  • Duration


    3 Years
  • Start date


    18 Sep 2023

This industry accredited degree will enable you to play an important role in society.

As part of your course, you’ll:

  • Understand the responsibility for protecting public health
  • Study how to uphold the maintenance of health environments
  • Examine complex environmental health problems and learn how to formulate effective solutions
  • Learn about the enforcement, education and the issuing of advice while working in partnership with other agencies
  • Be taught by environmental health practitioners experienced in key areas such as food safety and health and safety

Hands-on learning

You’ll be taught in our state-of-the art science laboratories and acoustic facilities. This hands-on approach will allow greater interaction with your lecturers and will enhance your learning.

Industry experience
You’ll have the opportunity to achieve professional registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). You’ll need to undertake work experience and meet the CIEH professional requirements. Your work experience may be with a local authority environmental health department, or a company in the private sector.

Why study Environmental Health at Leeds Beckett University...

  1. Professionally accredited - this course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health 
  2. Specialist facilities - put your learning into practice
  3. Fantastic work experience opportunities - develop your skillset and enhance your CV
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BSc (Hons) Environmental Health Student Kate shares her insights into studying at Leeds Beckett University.

Environmental health with woman