Leeds Beckett University
Environmental Health BSc (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Environmental Health BSc (Hons) and other courses in Environmental and Public Health at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Environmental and Public Health.

Overall student satisfaction
70 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Environmental and Public Health

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Environmental and Public Health at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £31500 £25000 £27000
25-75 percentile range £26000 - £36000 £21000 - £29000 £21000 - £33500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Environmental and Public Health

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27735 £25035 £28675
25-75 percentile range £23506 - £31850 £19349 - £30880 £21676 - £36579

Course Description

With a responsibility for protecting public health and upholding the maintenance of healthy environments, environmental health practitioners play an important role in society. On this course, which is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, you will examine complex environmental health problems and learn how to formulate effective solutions. These solutions could involve enforcement, education or the issuing of advice while working in partnership with other agencies. You will be taught by environmental health practitioners experienced in key areas such as food safety and health and safety.

Food Laboratories Our labs will allow you to develop your practical food safety skills

Biomedical Sciences Laboratories Housing modern IT and AV facilities, our new Biomedical Sciences laboratory provides important, contemporary facilities for our students, including a range of biochemical, microbiological, molecular and physiological analysis equipment.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) for the purpose of partially meeting the requirements for registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Environmental Health BSc (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University

45% Natural and social science professionals
30% Customer service occupations
5% Media Professionals
5%
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Finance Professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

48 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Environmental Health, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Environmental Health BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of Leeds Beckett University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Leeds Beckett University

Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.

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Student composition of Leeds Beckett University

undergraduates:
16235
postgraduates:
3890
Total:
20125
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Environmental and Public Health”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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