Cert He Environmental Health

Overview & facilities

This course offers an in-depth understanding of the policies and scientific-technical principles associated with the different forms of environmental health intervention. As part of this process you will be encouraged to develop a comprehensive appreciation of environmental health law and its application to the UK, European and international arena.

Why study Environmental Health at Middlesex

• Only provider of undergraduate environmental health courses in southern England
• Remarkable graduate employment rate
• Professionally accredited courses

Content & modules

This programme is based at our flagship Hendon campus.

Modules

• Year 1

  Applied Environmental Science (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module provides students with the skill and knowledge that will underpin their future studies in environmental health sciences. Particular emphasis is placed on building a knowledge base on the key academic concepts in chemistry and biochemistry for occupational and environmental health and food chemistry using examples from practice and field-based experience.

  Environmental and Health Stressors (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  Enables the student to develop an understanding of the nature and important of micro-organsims; the cycle of disease transmission and role of immunology, demography and epidemiology in ill-health and appreciate the role of vectors of disease; the physical chemical, biological, social and psycho-social stressors commonly dealt with by environmental health practitioners, and their reporting mechanisms. Practical skills in aseptic technique and micro-biological methods. In addition students will spend part of the module focusing on pests commonly found in the UK.

  Functional Anatomy and Pathology (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of the human anatomical and physiological systems together with an understanding of comparative anatomy of food animals. The module also develops an awareness of the pathological conditions affecting food animals; their causes and preventions. Develops an understanding of the legislative controls relating to unfit and unsafe meat and meat products.

  Law and Professional Practice (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  To develop an appreciation of governance and the legal systems, including legal doctrines applicable to criminal, evidence and civil law. The professional practice element focuses upon the assessment of risk upon which further risk management skills can be developed. Students will gain understanding of the breadth of professional practice, including the processes involved in inspection, audit and compliance. The module aims to develop appropriate administrative, communication and practical skills required for successful academic and professional progress. In addition the module explores concepts issues and policies associated with social policy in contemporary societies and focuses global and national institutions, their ideologies and some of the current policy issues they are currently involved with.

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Entry & applying

Entry to this course requires a minimum GCSE English and Maths @ D, or Key Skills Communication and Numeracy at level 2 or 3. Plus a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from 1 6-unit award in a relevant subject or City and Guilds 7061 and 7062. We also require evidence of relevant industry experience to demonstrate suitability for the course.

Entry requirements

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Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components) or TOEFL internet based 72 (with at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading).

Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk. 

Entry into year two or three (transfer students)

If you have achieved a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND, or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex course in year two or three. For full details of how this works see transfer students

UK/EU applicants with existing higher education qualifications

If you have already been awarded a qualification at the same level as the course you are applying for, you may not be eligible for a tuition fee loan, see fees and funding for more information.

Applying

Applications for UK and EU students should be made to UCAS – the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. The institution code for Middlesex is M80, and the code name is MIDDX. You also need the code for the course you wish to apply for – this is found in the 'at a glance' box above.

International students from outside the EU can make a direct application.  We have a network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application.  They have worked with people from your region coming to Middlesex before and can help. Read more on international applications

Fees & funding

The tuition fee for the 2012/2013 academic year for UK/EU students is £9,000.
The tuition fee for the 2012/2013 academic year for International students is £10,400.

Click here to find out more about fees, funding and our scholarships in 2012.

Careers & placements

This certificate is equivalent to the first year of the BSc Environmental Health and BSc Environmental and Public Health programmes. Successful students will be able to progress onto these awards, subject to approval from the Programme Leader.