Environmental Health BSc (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
Key Course Facts
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.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 12 graduates of Environmental Health BSc (Hons) 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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Environmental Health BSc (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Environmental Health BSc (Hons) 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 | £35000 | £25000 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £38500 | £21000 - £29000 | £21000 - £33500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Environmental and Public Health
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26019 | £25035 | £28675 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21723 - £30550 | £19349 - £30880 | £21676 - £36579 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Environmental Health, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
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
| 55% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A minimum of 48 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Environmental Health BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £10500 | 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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Leeds Beckett University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Leeds Beckett University in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #64
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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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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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Environmental Health with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 100% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £11000 | 130 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health BA | Buckinghamshire New University | 100% | 0% | 18% | £9250 | £12500 | 94 | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 67% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £19800 | 140 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Midwifery with Public Health (January) Msci (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 44% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £12000 | 137 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Health BSc (Hons) | Leeds Beckett University | 71% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £10500 | 109 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health BSc (Hons) | University of Greenwich | 82% | 1% | 10% | £9250 | £14500 | 119 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health with Foundation Year BA | Buckinghamshire New University | 100% | 0% | 18% | £9250 | £12500 | 94 | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health and Health Promotion BSc (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | 76% | 0% | 40% | £9250 | £14500 | 95 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 67% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £19800 | 140 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Health and Community Wellbeing BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 88% | 2% | 15% | £9250 | £20118 | 119 | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian University League Tables by Subject:
- Student to Staff Ratio 15%
Entry Standards 15%
Expenditure per Student 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction 4%
Career Prospects 15%
Value added 15%