Environmental Health BSc (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This course is your first step to becoming an Environmental Health Practitioner, an important role designed to protect public health. As a Practitioner, you would have a range of powers to help you advise and ensure compliance with the relevant legislation. You would also deal with people from across the whole of society, from the elderly and vulnerable to managing directors of large multinational companies, using education and enforcement to improve health and quality of life.
Accredited under Curriculum 2011 of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), this course is your first step to becoming an Environmental Health Practitioner. It covers the five key areas of Environmental Health, enabling you to specialise in any of these areas after graduation. These areas are:
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housing
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food safety
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health and safety
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environmental protection
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health protection and promotion
Located within the Public Health Institute at LJMU, the course benefits from extensive links with a range of organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors and provides a wealth of expertise at your fingertips. You will also be following in the footsteps of famous Liverpool practitioners, as both the first Medical Officer of Health (Dr Duncan) and the first Environmental Health Practitioner (Thomas Fresh) in the country were appointed in the city.
The course includes the food practical examination (including an offsite 2 day training course) and the Integrated Professional Assessment, key requirements for registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner. Along with taught sessions the course provides a range of field trips for students focusing on the key areas of environmental health.
In the past these have focused on:
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health and safety (Matalan)
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food safety (Dairy Crest)
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waste (Gillmoss Recycling Centre)
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the local Magistrates court
Students preparing for their food practical exam have also visited the Liverpool fruit and vegetable market plus the Liverpool meat and fish market.
The course focuses not just on extending your knowledge and skills in relation to Environmental Health but also on developing your graduate employability skills.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 14 graduates of Environmental Health BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Environmental and Public Health.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Environmental Health BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores 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 | |
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| Median salary | £25000 | £21500 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £30000 | £13000 - £27500 | £22500 - £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 | |
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| Median salary | £28154 | £25183 | £28833 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £32442 | £19077 - £30317 | £22042 - £34333 |
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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.
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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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% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Environmental Health BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
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Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
We shortlist applicants based on current qualifications, predicted grades, references and personal statement. We are looking for applicants who are interested in creating a fairer and healthier world. We are also looking for applicants who are keen to learn new skills and develop those they already possess. We want applicants with the ability to: •Communicate effectively and confidently •Understand and discriminate between ideas and methods in the field of public health •Evaluate new ideas and add them to their existing knowledge when they judge them to be sound •Appraise knowledge and suggest possible solutions to a range of problems •Take responsibility for organising and delivering their own work, for developing as an independent learner, and planning their own career pathways. For deferral options please contact the Faculty Admissions Team on 0151 231 5829 or email [email protected] You must contact the Faculty Admissions Team to check equivalent qualifications prior to applying. Mature students without formal qualifications will also be considered. Normally upon receipt of application, the Admissions Tutor will contact you to discuss your application in further detail. Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Accepted in a relevant subject for Mature Applicants who meet other specified criteria (see notes)
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Qualification requirements
Minimum number of A Levels required: 2 Is general studies acceptable? Yes Are AS level awards acceptable? Not acceptable Average A Level offer: BBC Maximum AS Level points accepted: Not acceptable
Scottish Higher: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Scottish Advanced Higher: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Further information: Access programme must have been taken be in a relevant subject area. Points can be achieved from a combination of passes, merits and distinctions
International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Additional information: 112 UCAS points required
Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Extended diploma subjects / grades required: DMM in a relevant subject area is required if no other level 3 qualifications are taken
Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Grades / subjects required: 112 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects FETAC acceptability: All modules accepted Anatomy and Physiology, Human Growth and Development, Introduction to Nursing
Applicants must have obtained or be in the process of obtaining grade 4 or grade C or above in GCSE English Language and Mathematics or an approved alternative qualification below: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in English Writing and or Reading and Maths • Skills for Life Level 2 in Literacy/Numeracy • Higher Diploma in English/Maths • Functional skills level 2 in English/Maths • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
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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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £16100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Liverpool John Moores University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Liverpool John Moores University in related subject specific rankings.
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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About Liverpool John Moores University
Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers students a wide range of resources, such as international student and career support, and state-of-the-art facilities. Some examples of their exceptional facilities include Festo Automation Training Rigs, Tektronix Oscilloscopes, and sophisticated Engineering labs and Maritime simulators. The campus is located just a short 10-minute walk from Liverpool’s City Centre, giving learners the chance to experience the city in their free time.
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Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
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- 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%