Environmental Health BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Environmental Health professionals are at the forefront of designing, improving and protecting the public's health and wellbeing.
Key highlights
- Includes a one-year placement in the third year
- Prepares you to design, improve and protect public health and wellbeing
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — to include to include one at Grade B from Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Life & Health Sciences (single or double award), Nutrition & Food Science, Health & Social Care (single or double award), Environmental Technology or Environmental Science
- BTEC — in Applied Science, Health Science, Health and Social Care, Construction or Food Production/Food Technology
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 — 120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; to include a minimum of 5 subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Higher level subjects must include H3 in 1 subject from Mathematics Physics Chemistry Physics/Chemistry Biology Geography or Home Economics. If Mathematics is not passed at H3 you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary level in addition to one of the required subjects above
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 65% (120-credit Access Course; Science, Science/Technology, Bioscience and Combined Science, Social & Biological Science to include 65% in NICATS Maths level 2 if applicant doesn't possess GCSE Maths at grade C. GB Access to HE Diploma in Social and Biological Sciences plus GCSE English and Maths at minimum grade C
- HNC / HND — Year 1 Entry - Food Production, Environmental Science, Healthcare Practice or Applied Biology subject; Year 2 Entry - No direct entry to Year 2
- GCSE: C — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
Please contact the provider.
University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Environmental Health Officer
- Environmental Health Practitioner
- Food Safety Officer
- Health and Safety Inspector
- Housing Standards Officer
- Pollution Control Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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