Program Overview
The BSc (Hons) Environmental Health at Liverpool John Moores University equips graduates to become Chartered Environmental Health Practitioners through a comprehensive curriculum, practical skills development, and the CareerSmart graduate employability program. Accredited by the CIEH, the program addresses key areas of Environmental Health, including food safety, environmental protection, and health promotion. Graduates are well-positioned for careers as Environmental Health Practitioners or in related fields, contributing to public health and environmental well-being.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The BSc (Hons) Environmental Health at Liverpool John Moores University is a professionally accredited program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become Environmental Health Practitioners. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and provides a pathway to becoming a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the five key areas of Environmental Health: housing, food safety, health and safety, environmental protection, and health protection and promotion.
- Develop students' practical skills through field trips and workplace projects.
- Prepare students for the CIEH Practitioner program and registration as a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner.
- Enhance students' graduate employability skills through the CareerSmart program.
Description:
The program covers a wide range of topics related to environmental health, including:
- Environmental sciences
- Understanding populations
- Environmental health law and policy
- Environmental health concepts
- Practical skills for public and environmental health
- Food safety
- Environmental protection
- Housing and public health
- Research methods for environmental health
- Health and safety
- Health promotion
- Sustainability and climate change
Outline:
Level 4:
- Core Modules:
- Key Study Skills (20 credits)
- Environmental Sciences (20 credits)
- Understanding Populations (20 credits)
- An Introduction to Environmental Health Law and Policy (20 credits)
- Environmental Health Concepts (20 credits)
- Practical Skills for Public and Environmental Health (20 credits)
Level 5:
- Core Modules:
- WBL - Developing Environmental Health Skills (20 credits)
- Food Safety (20 credits)
- Environmental Protection (20 credits)
- Housing and Public Health (20 credits)
- Research Methods for Environmental Health (20 credits)
- Health and Safety (20 credits)
- Optional Modules:
- Study Year Abroad - Environmental Health (120 credits)
Level 6:
- Core Modules:
- Health Promotion (20 credits)
- Dissertation (40 credits)
- Professional and Interdisciplinary Studies (30 credits)
- Career Planning and Professional Development (10 credits)
- Sustainability and Climate Change (20 credits)
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary depending on the module but typically include a combination of exams and coursework. Examples of assessment methods include:
- Exams (seen and unseen)
- Essays
- Reports
- Posters
- Critiques of a paper or media item
- Peer presentations
- Small-group work to devise a public health strategy
- Workplace-based project (Level 5)
- Dissertation (Level 6)
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods:
- Seminars
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Online activities
- Workshops
- Faculty:
- The program is led by Graeme Mitchell, a Qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) with extensive experience in the field.
- Unique Approaches:
- The program incorporates the CareerSmart program to enhance graduate employability skills.
- Students have the opportunity to participate in a workplace project in Level 5, providing practical experience in environmental health.
- The program includes a dissertation in Level 6, allowing students to conduct in-depth research on a specific environmental health issue.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths:
- Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP)
- Public Health Officer
- Environmental Health Inspector
- Food Safety Officer
- Health and Safety Officer
- Environmental Consultant
- Research Scientist
- Opportunities:
- Graduates can find employment in local authorities, the NHS, food retailers, the military, holiday firms, and airlines.
- They can also pursue further education and research opportunities.
- Outcomes:
- Graduates are well-equipped to make a positive impact on public health and the environment.
- They can contribute to creating a fairer and healthier world.
Other:
- The program benefits from strong local links with professionals working in emergency planning, Trading Standards, port health, and the private sector.
- Students have access to excellent facilities and learning resources, including the Avril Robarts Library, IT Zones, high-quality teaching facilities, and lecture theaters.
- The program is based on the CIEH's curriculum 2011, ensuring that it meets the highest professional standards.
- The program provides dedicated personal tutor support and study skills resources.
- LJMU's Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service offers a wide range of opportunities and support to help students with their career planning.
- Students have the opportunity to study abroad at one of LJMU's partner universities.
- The program is designed to provide students with a life-changing experience, both academically and personally.
- Home full-time per year: £9,250
- International full-time per year: £18,250
- All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval.
- There are many ways to fund study for home and international students
